About this role
Job summary
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to develop your rehabilitation skills while helping people regain independence and work towards goals that matter to them? Join our inpatient rehabilitation service at Athlone Rehabilitation Unit, with some cross-cover to Alexandra Rehab Unit.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and treatment for people with a range of rehabilitation needs. You will plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group interventions, helping people work towards goals that matter to them across self-care, productivity and leisure.
You will work alongside senior Occupational Therapists and the wider rehabilitation team, with opportunities to build your clinical practice through supervision, preceptorship, continuing professional development, training and quality improvement.
We welcome applications from Occupational Therapists who are committed to person-centred, inclusive practice and interested in developing their skills within rehabilitation
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will:
Plan and deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions for a designated caseload, prioritising clinical needs. Assess occupational performance and develop person-centred intervention plans that support independence in self-care, productivity and leisure. Plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group rehabilitation programmes, adapting interventions in response to progress and need. Assess home environments and recommend appropriate assistive technology, equipment or environmental modifications to support independence and safe discharge. Undertake non-complex moving and handling assessments and support people and carers to use prescribed equipment safely. Work collaboratively with people, carers, the multidisciplinary team and external agencies, contributing to care planning and discharge. Contribute to supervision, delegation, student and staff learning, audit, clinical governance and quality improvement. Maintain professional standards and CPD, participate in the preceptorship programme, weekend therapy roster and cross-cover at the other rehabilitation unit as required. A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and Health and Care Professions Council registration are essential
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
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Application of the OT Process in a clinical setting. Experience of working as part of an MDT Use of functional assessment and activity analysis. Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements
Desirable
Experience of delegation to support staff
Education/Qualification Essential
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
Member of RCOT/special interest group
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Ability to analyse, assess and implement treatment plans for a wide range of individuals with rehabilitation needs. Ability to carry out cognitive assessments to inform your treatment plan. Awareness of how to create a safe discharge plan, utilising external agencies to support the clients ongoing rehabilitation and care needs in the community. Awareness of prescription of simple aids and equipment to support with enhancing independent functioning oBasic knowledge of the principals of clinical governance Health, safety and risk awareness Ability to manage time/caseload effectively and autonomously
Key Attributes Essential
Basic knowledge of the principals of clinical governance Able to accept advice and feedback and to act upon this. Able to work both independently, and with direct and indirect supervision
Desirable
Evidence of active CPD portfolio
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 Athlone Rehabilitation Unit
7a Woodfield Road
London
W9 2BA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)