# Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist/5443a8be-a612-439d-8dbb-ef4d91e463a7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist/5443a8be-a612-439d-8dbb-ef4d91e463a7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T12:01:29.450Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Barnet/Central_London_Community_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Occupational_Therapist/Occupational_Therapist-v8011478 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8011478?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.clch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join Central London Community Healthcare Trust’s well-established rotation in Barnet, North London. Rotations include Intermediate Care Services, Unplanned Care (Rapid Response, D2A), Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Stroke Rehabilitation, each lasting six months with start dates in April and October. Successful applicants will benefit from regular supervision, peer support groups, structured appraisals and a variety of learning and development opportunities to support career growth. We welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with a BSc or MSc and HCPC registration, excellent organisational and communication skills and experience assessing needs, setting goals and creating treatment plans across diverse healthcare settings. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable. Applicants must be able to work 37.5 hours per week across a 7-day service and travel between locations. CLCH values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds who are committed to person-centred care. ### Main duties of the job - Undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing self-care, productivity, and leisure needs. - Develop person-centred intervention plans to maximise independence and reflect clients’ goals. - Work independently across hospital sites, homes, and community settings. - Collaborate with colleagues to deliver individual and group interventions. - Prioritise referrals and manage caseloads within service standards. - Work with clients, families, and professionals to set occupational therapy goals as part of care plans. - Plan and implement graded activities to achieve therapeutic objectives. - Monitor and review treatment to measure progress and adjust interventions. - Conduct home assessments, identifying adaptations or assistive technology to enhance safety and independence. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join Central London Community Healthcare Trust’s well-established rotation in Barnet, North London. Rotations include Intermediate Care Services, Unplanned Care (Rapid Response, D2A), Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Stroke Rehabilitation, each lasting six months with start dates in April and October. Successful applicants will benefit from regular supervision, peer support groups, structured appraisals and a variety of learning and development opportunities to support career growth. We welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with a BSc or MSc and HCPC registration, excellent organisational and communication skills and experience assessing needs, setting goals and creating treatment plans across diverse healthcare settings. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable. Applicants must be able to work 37.5 hours per week across a 7-day service and travel between locations. CLCH values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds who are committed to person-centred care. ## Job Description Undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing self-care, productivity, and leisure needs. Develop person-centred intervention plans to maximise independence and reflect clients’ goals. Work independently across hospital sites, homes, and community settings. Collaborate with colleagues to deliver individual and group interventions. Prioritise referrals and manage caseloads within service standards. Work with clients, families, and professionals to set occupational therapy goals as part of care plans. Plan and implement graded activities to achieve therapeutic objectives. Monitor and review treatment to measure progress and adjust interventions. Conduct home assessments, identifying adaptations or assistive technology to enhance safety and independence. ## Responsibilities Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Evidence of active CPD portfolio ### Experience **Essential** - Application of the OT Process. - 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 ### Skills & Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of current best practice in OT - Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice - Understanding of team dynamics - Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management - Word processing and internet skills - Basic knowledge of the principals of clinical governance - Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance - Health, safety and risk awareness - Ability to manage time/caseload effectively - Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice - Commitment to lifelong learning **Desirable** - Interest in working in community settings - 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) ### Education/Qualification **Essential** - Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy - Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council **Desirable** - Relevant post graduate training ## Documents - [clch trust values (pdf, 720.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10297090) - [functional requirements (pdf, 439.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10297089) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 629.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10352879) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.