Occupational Therapist

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Ifyou'repassionate about empowering patients to achieve their fullest potential,we'dlove to hear from you! As a Band 6 OT within our dedicated multidisciplinary team,you'llplay a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for patients.You will have the opportunity to build on your clinical skills while also taking on leadership and mentoring responsibilities for junior staff. In this role,you'lltake responsibility for a varied caseload, working with patients to assess their needs and provide interventions aimed at improving independence and functionality.You'llhave the chance to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, where your clinical reasoning and judgement will make a direct impact on patient outcomes. You will alsohave the opportunity tolead and mentor junior members of staff, sharing your knowledge,expertiseand passion for Occupational Therapy. You will be involved in key aspects of team development, teachingand contributing to clinical audits to improve the service we provide., Clinical Expertise & Patient Care

• Conduct assessments to evaluate patients' cognitive, sensory, visualand postural needs.
• Develop personalised therapy plans to promote independence in self-care,productivityand leisure.
• Manage a caseload of varying complexity, demonstratingstrong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Prescribe and monitorassistive equipment, ensuring proper usage and training.
Leadership & Supervision
• Mentor and supervise junior staffandstudents, providing guidance and training.
• Take on leadership responsibilities in the absence of the therapy team leader, overseeing the OT caseload.
• Facilitate learning by providing teaching and formal supervision to staff and students.
Communication & Collaboration
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, carersand other healthcare professionals.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
• Ensure accurateandtimelydocumentation using electronic patient records.
Professional Development & Research
• Stay updated with best practice guidelines, contributing to service improvement through audits and research.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through training and conferences.
• Support OT students and staff training across disciplines.
  
  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.