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Specialist Occupational Therapist
Central London Community Health Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 824-SOUTH-8258031
Job summary
Join our Merton Enhanced Home-Based Rehabilitation Team (MEHBRT) as a Specialist Occupational Therapist and help people make meaningful progress towards recovery and independence in their own homes.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide timely, person-centred occupational therapy to patients transitioning from hospital who have ongoing health or social care needs.
This is an opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice with leadership and service development. You will:
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Assess patients and develop rehabilitation plans that reflect their individual needs and goals.
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Support the development, delivery and evaluation of the MEHBRT service.
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Manage your own caseload, including complex cases, with access to senior support when needed.
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Provide clinical leadership, advice, education and supervision to colleagues and students.
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Contribute to service quality, performance and continuous improvement.
You will work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective rehabilitation and positive outcomes.
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who share our commitment to inclusive, person-centred care and helping people achieve greater independence.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist assessment, rehabilitation and clinical leadership within the MEHBRT.
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Assessing referrals from hospitals for patients who are ready for discharge but require ongoing health or social care support.
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Managing an individual caseload, including patients with complex needs, seeking senior support where appropriate.
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Developing, implementing and evaluating occupational therapy interventions that promote independence and support safe transitions home.
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Contributing to the development and ongoing evaluation of the MEHBRT service.
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Providing clinical leadership and advice to Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Support Workers and the wider multidisciplinary team.
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Providing education and supervision to Rehabilitation Support Workers and multidisciplinary students.
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Line managing and supervising junior staff within the service.
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Supporting the team to achieve agreed performance indicators and maintain high standards of quality and patient care.
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Working collaboratively across professional teams to ensure a coordinated and seamless service for patients.
You will use your clinical expertise, professional judgement and communication skills to support positive outcomes for patients and contribute to the continued development of the service.
Find out more information about working and living in South West London here -https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector
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.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
824-SOUTH-8258031
Job locations
Merton Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
United Kingdom
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Up to date evidence & 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
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
- 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
- Some experience of supervising juniors/assistant/students
- Some experience in research / literature reviews
- Clinical Teaching
- Experience in community work within rehab
- Post registration experience at band 5 level in a wide range of clinical areas including elderly rehabilitation, community rehabilitation, falls management, dementia care, respiratory care and orthopaedics
- Some understanding/experience in quality improvement and service evaluation.
Desirable
- Using NHS clinical systems
- Experience in teaching and training
- Experience of line managing / Supervision of staff
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of National and local frameworks and guidelines for older people.
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
- IT skills - e.g. Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Outlook
- Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
Desirable
- Highly developed specialist knowledge and application of assessments and interventions relevant to client group
- Understanding and application of occupational therapy practice outcome measures
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)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Up to date evidence & 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
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
- 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
- Some experience of supervising juniors/assistant/students
- Some experience in research / literature reviews
- Clinical Teaching
- Experience in community work within rehab
- Post registration experience at band 5 level in a wide range of clinical areas including elderly rehabilitation, community rehabilitation, falls management, dementia care, respiratory care and orthopaedics
- Some understanding/experience in quality improvement and service evaluation.
Desirable
- Using NHS clinical systems
- Experience in teaching and training
- Experience of line managing / Supervision of staff
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of National and local frameworks and guidelines for older people.
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
- IT skills - e.g. Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Outlook
- Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
Desirable
- Highly developed specialist knowledge and application of assessments and interventions relevant to client group
- Understanding and application of occupational therapy practice outcome measures
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).
Additional information
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
Merton Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Merton Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)