About this role
Job summary
We areseekinga Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) in providing a seamless, patient-centredservice.
In this role, you will develop, implement, and evaluate theMerton Enhanced Home-Based Rehabilitation Team (MEHBRT), ensuring that patients receivetimely, high-quality care that supports their independence and wellbeing.
You will assess referrals from hospitals for patients ready for discharge who continue to have health or social care needs. As a clinical leader, you will provide guidance and support to occupational therapists, junior staff, rehabilitation supportworkersand MDT students, fostering a culture of learning,collaborationand excellence.
This role involves managing your own complex caseload, contributing to service quality and performance, and building strong, inclusive partnerships with statutory,voluntaryand independent organisations. You will deliver compassionate, competent care to patients with physical and cognitive difficulties in both community and care home settings.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Function as a vital member of theMDT, ensuring seamless, patient-centredcare.
Develop,implementand evaluate theMEHBRT, ensuringtimelyand high-quality care.
Clinically assess referrals from hospitals for patients ready for discharge who require ongoing support.
Provide local clinical leadership and guidance to occupational therapists and the wider MDT within the CSU.
Educate,superviseand support junior occupational therapy staff, rehabilitation supportworkersand MDT students.
Line manage and supervise junior staff within the service.
Manage your own caseload, includinghighly complexcases.
Lead and support the team in achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) andmaintainingservice quality.
Foster strong working relationships with statutory,voluntaryand independent organisations.
Deliver competent and compassionate care to all patients with physical and cognitive difficulties in community and care home settings.
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
Education/Qualification Essential
Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with the Health Care Professions Council Up to date relevant knowledge through CPD as evidenced by portfolio
Desirable
Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapy and / or relevant special interest groups Attendance at Clinical Educator Course Leadership and management training
Experience Essential
Appropriate post-qualifying experience in a range of areas acute care of the elderly, neurology and community Appreciation of constraints to working in the community A clear understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance and experience of audit Previous NHS experience Ability to assess patient conditions, establish the patients problem, formulate and implement a treatment plan Has sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other legislation Experience of MDT working and understand their roles Experience of supervising juniors/assistant/students Experience in research / literature reviews Experience in community work Post registration experience at band 6 level in a wide range of clinical areas including elderly rehabilitation, community rehabilitation, falls management, dementia care, respiratory care and orthopaedics Experience in quality improvement and service evaluation.
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 13th Floor, Merton Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)