Job overview
Join CLCH Core Community Therapy in Hertfordshire as an Occupational Therapist and develop your clinical, rehabilitation and management skills while making a meaningful difference to people in their own homes.
You will work with a varied caseload, supporting people with prevention of admission, supported discharge and community rehabilitation. This includes people living with frailty, neurological conditions, falls and balance difficulties, orthopaedic conditions, and those receiving palliative or end-of-life care.
You will help people maximise their independence, participate in everyday activities and improve their quality of life at home. You will assess and provide occupational therapy interventions, including provision of equipment, and work in partnership with people, families, carers and colleagues across health and social care.
This established, supportive team offers an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist from acute, bed-based rehabilitation or social care to develop community experience on a part time basis.
A full valid driving licence and regular access to a car for work are essential, unless you are unable to drive because of a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Assess, plan and deliver occupational therapy interventions in people's homes, helping them optimise functional ability and independence.
- Screen and triage new referrals to the Therapy Service and contribute to safe, effective prioritisation of care.
- Provide equipment and practical recommendations that support people to remain safe and independent at home.
- Work autonomously while collaborating closely with Occupational Therapists, therapy assistants, physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Supervise Band 3 and Band 4 therapy staff, supporting their development and effective practice.
- Work with community nursing, complex care and frailty services, GPs, palliative care specialists, hospices, social care and voluntary and community organisations to provide coordinated care.
- Travel across the locality to visit people in their homes and, where required, transport equipment from satellite stores.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to compassionate, inclusive and person-centred care.
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
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years Post Graduate experience
- Experience working as an autonomous practitioner assessing and treating patients with physical conditions.
- Experience of current OT assessment and treatment techniques/modalities
- Experience treating adult and/or elderly client groups.
- Experience of assessing, advising, and demonstrating to clients and carers about safe manual handling techniques (including use of equipment and adaptations)
- Experience of assessing for and reviewing of medical devices and other rehabilitative equipment for patient/clients, carers, and others. This includes safe handling, fitting and demonstration.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of community working
- Broad rotational experience at a junior level including experience in Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics and Neurorehabilitation
- Experience in supervising staff and students
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multi-pathologies and falls.
- High level skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies.
- Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions with a client centred goal setting approach
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and demonstrate clinical reasoning.
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with occupational therapy.
- Knowledge of the role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working.
- Ability to teach junior staff/students/peers through an in-service training programme.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in both verbal and written format, including report writing skills.
- Good IT skills, including ability to use Microsoft word.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies.
- Knowledge of relevant national frameworks and guidance e.g. NSF, NICE.
Desirable
- Ability to effectively use System One and Microsoft teams.
- Knowledge and experience in research and audit.
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Member of the RCOT
Personal/Physical 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)
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This advert is for Specialist Community Occupational Therapist with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in The Forum. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 Per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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