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Job overview
The Home First Service supports the timely and safe discharge of patients from acute and urgent care settings, in line with national NHS priorities.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, the service provides rapid assessment and short-term, intensive interventions for patients with complex health and social care needs. The focus is on promoting independence, recovery and person-centred care within the community, helping individuals remain safely at home wherever possible.
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will manage a complex caseload, contribute to clinical decision-making, and play a key role in coordinating care within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
The service works closely with acute trusts, primary care, community services across CLCH, and local authority social care teams to deliver integrated, high-quality care and improve patient outcomes.
The service operates 7 days a week, from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including bank holidays. Full-time staff are expected to work flexibly across a 7-day rota, including early, late and long-day shifts as required.
Main duties of the job
- Act as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, delivering a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to residents referred to the Brent Home First Service.
- Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions that support safe and effective discharge planning.
- Facilitate timely assessments and coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with colleagues across health and social care services.
- Manage your own caseload independently, working with appropriate levels of clinical supervision.
- Support the supervision and development of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy students, and support staff.
- Contribute to service delivery across different teams or units as required, demonstrating flexibility to meet service needs.
- Promote person-centred care, independence, and positive outcomes for patients receiving Home First interventions.
Detailed job description and main 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 Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience which should include: Elderly Care. Older people’s Rehabilitation. MDT working. Falls prevention.
Desirable
- Cognitive assessments.
- Intermediate Care/Community Rehabilitation.
Key Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in service delivery improvement.
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrate a problem solving approach.
- Able to delegate work and supervise staff
- Student supervision/teaching skills.
- Able to prioritise and manage own time
- Able to present information both written and verbal.
- Aware of current issues in Occupational Therapy/ Care/NHS.
- Awareness of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- IT skills
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate training
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This advert is for Senior Occupational Therapist with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum, inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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