About this role
Job summary
CLCH NHS Trust provides a wide range of community services across Hertfordshire. We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, multidisciplinary team in a 20-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with patients recovering from stroke and other neurological conditions.
As part of our dedicated therapy and nursing team, you will deliver specialist, evidence-based occupational therapy, contributing to patient recovery and rehabilitation. You will have the opportunity to engage in continuous professional development and foster a culture of innovation, learning and improvement.
Why Join Us:
Work in a supportive, collaborative environment. Opportunity to make a real difference in patient recovery and wellbeing. Engage in continuous learning and professional growth.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for patients with stroke and neurological conditions. Manage a caseload of patients with complex physical, cognitive and emotional needs, facilitating positive rehabilitation outcomes and timely discharge plans. Collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary team to develop integrated, evidence-based services. Offer guidance, advice and information to health and social care professionals, patients, carers and relatives. Supervise and support staff members and students. Contribute to a 7-day service on a rotational basis and provide support across Hertfordshire bedded units as required. What We're Looking For:
Registered Occupational Therapist with relevant experience in neurological rehabilitation. Strong teamwork and communication skills. Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice. Ability to manage complex caseloads with empathy and professionalism.
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
Edudcational/Qualifications Essential
Current AHP with UK HCPC registration Experience of working with neurological patients in delivery of rehabilitation packages or in a rehab setting at Band 5 level. Documented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation e.g. attendance at in-service training sessions, reflective practice
Desirable
Attendance at relevant post-graduate neurological training courses e.g. Bobath, spasticity management , splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment , fatigue management Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting at band 6 level.
Experience Essential
Ability and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological occupational therapy assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals. Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions. Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions. Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance. Able to work as an autonomous practitioner Able to work with individuals and groups Clinical problem solving ability Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice Understand professional ethics and their application in practice React in a flexible way to changing demands in service
Desirable
Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. rehabilitation assistants Experience of supervising student occupational therapists. Experience in delivering training to other members of the MDT and care workers. Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service Delegated management responsibilities within service area Innovative ideas Involvement in service development
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients and their relatives/carers Ability to present information accurately, written and oral, in English Work in a team and understand team dynamics Word processing, e-mail, internet skills o Keep legible and accurate patient records in English. Clinical problem solving ability in complex cases. Ability to prioritise patient workload
Key Attributes Essential
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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 Holywell Neurological Rehabilitation Unit
St Albans Road
Watford
WD25 9FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)