About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for aBand 6 Occupational Therapistto join the established CLCH Adult Learning Disability Service, spanning the London boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster. Our multidisciplinary health serviceoperatesacross multiple sites within an integrated health and social care setting.
The successful candidate will manage a clinical caseload, carrying out assessments and delivering interventions to address the functional needs of people with learning disabilities across clinical, community and domiciliary settings.
You will report to the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapy Lead and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop services andmaintainstrong partnerships across health and social care.
We are seeking professionals who enjoy working in a close-knit MDT environment, using a variety of assessment and treatment techniques. We offer excellent opportunities for training, participation in projects, quality improvementinitiativesand clinical audit to support your career progression.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Practice:Manage a caseload and provide assessment,interventionand support for adults with learning disabilities across clinical, community, and home settings. Collaboration:Work within a multidisciplinary team and alongside health and social care partners to deliver integrated care. Service Development:Contribute to the development and improvement of the service through initiatives,projectsand quality improvement work. Autonomous Working:Work independently within the Learning Disability team whilemaintainingeffective communication and collaboration with colleagues. Professional Growth:Access regular supervision from an experienced Band 7 OT and benefit from support and guidance from the wider CLCH Learning Disabilities Team. Skills & Experience:Demonstratestrong communication, organisational and teamwork skills. Experience in paediatrics, neuro-disability or mental health isadvantageous.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) State Registration (HCPC) Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
Member of RCOT Clinical Supervisors/Educators Course Sensory integration training certificate
Experience Essential
Post qualifying experience at a band 5 level with substantial experience. Experience in following RCOT Standards to practice OT with children or adults with complex conditions and social circumstances. Post-qualification experience in practicing OT with children and/or adults with cognitive difficulties. Experience of current OT treatment techniques/models (e.g Moho, PEO). Experience in working with Service users' families and/or carers to support the delivery of OT. Experienced in adapting communication to meet the needs of individual service users, their families/carers and other professionals.
Desirable
Experience of working in a community setting. Experience in supervising staff and / or students. Experience in providing OT to people with neurological conditions. Experienced in providing Sensory Integration based interventions.
Skills Essential
Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults/children with complex functional difficulties and social circumstances. Ability to apply core OT skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach. Skilled in keeping timely, well-written, and accurate clinical records. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing to a wide audience including service users, their families and carers, other professionals and wider service providers, adapting communication style as required. Ability to problem solve and take appropriate decisions. Ability to understand when one is at the limit of one's knowledge and to seek support. Ability to use PC based formats e.g. Word, Powerpoint, Co-Pilot, MS Teams and Excel.
Desirable
Ability to supervise junior staff. Ability to organise in-service training and to present appropriate topics and information. Knowledge of research, clinical audit and quality improvement. Knowledge and understanding of RCOT and NICE Guidelines applicable to people with Learning disabilities. Skilled and knowledgeable in providing OT to people with neurological conditions. Skilled and knowledgeable in providing Sensory Integration based interventions. Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding procedures.
Other Essential
Personal and professional responsibility and accountability Good organisational and time management skills Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without adaptations. Committed to working with people with Learning Disabilities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address Westminster Learning Disability Partnership
215 Lisson Grove
London
NW8 8LW
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)