Occupational Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Occupational Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

£39769

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST, Sudbury, Brent

  • Part time
  • Temporary

Posted 3 weeks ago, 6 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c32a282813fa4fd88b777826a066cb61

Full Job Description

  • Attend patients as both parts of the Rapid Response crew , to have clinical responsibility for assessment and treatment planning for people referred.

  • Develop your skills into a more well-rounded holistic approach to patient care.

  • Take on extended roles such as venepuncture, drug administration, advance assessment of the acutely ill patient, and acute injury assessment.

  • Gain experience in generic, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological rehabilitation, and falls prevention.

  • Gain experience in day-to-day management of the team including taking handovers and helping to make treatment plans at the virtual ward round.

  • Supervise junior staff and students


  • Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

    We can offer you:
  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role

  • Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)

  • Support with gaining your driving license T&C's apply

  • Car lease scheme T&C's apply

  • Flexible working options

  • Annual travel card loan

  • Training, support and development in your career


  • To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

    This role involves delivering therapeutic assessments and treatments to assigned clients within a multi-disciplinary team.

    Actively participate in planning, executing, and evaluating interventions for patients referred to Brent Rapid Response Service, all under the guidance of experienced senior therapist.

    As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, your role will involve contributing to reducing hospital admissions and ensuring optimal home-based care for our patients.

    The role encompasses working across diverse settings, including care homes, residential units, and patient homes, focusing on developing foundational skills and expertise in Occupational Therapy. It's an opportunity to create meaningful change and thrive in a supportive, innovative, and rewarding environment.
  • Assist the Senior Occupational Therapist in supervising and providing planned advice, teaching, support, and instruction to therapy assistants, key workers, relatives, and carers. Promote understanding of the aims of therapy intervention and ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.

  • Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals on joint assessments, setting patient goals and treatment programs using a patient-centred approach.

  • Independently undertake comprehensive assessment plans and formulate individual management or treatment programs, incorporating analytical, investigative, organisational, and time management skills and a range of physical and cognitive assessment skills.

    We are expanding and we are looking for a knowledgeable, motivated Junior Occupational therapist, who has a passion for patient care, willing to develop their skills and push themselves outside the normal boundaries of practice, who has a real drive to make sure their patient gets the best treatment as possible. If you are that clinician who have an excellent communication skills, a team player with a positive attitude and committed to provide excellent care to the patient, we are happy to have you onboard and you may wish to join our excellent team of nurses, occupational therapist, Physiotherapist, Dietician, Paramedics and skilled administrators led by a supportive manager and COE consultant.