Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Occupational Therapist - Band 5

Battersea Studios

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Maximizing Independence Team covering the borough of Wandsworth.

Maximising Independence is a goal-based rehabilitation service which provides time limited interventions up to 6 weeks, to support patient independence and quality of life in their own homes. The multidisciplinary team is made up of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Rehab Assistants who are integrated within the CLCH CAHS team. The majority of referrals come from GPs, local hospitals or Local Authority; as well as patients handed over from the Discharge to Assess team.

The main base is at Battersea Studios. The nearest train stations are Queenstown Road and Battersea Park which are one stop from Clapham Junction. There is secure parking for bicycles and on street parking for cars where you will be reimbursed for parking costs.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to deliver high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy intervention.

The post is suitable for an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist, who is looking to develop their skills of community-based working in rehabilitation using holistic based assessments.

Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post is essential as the role involves traveling throughout the borough as a lone worker.

We are looking to recruit someone:

• With rotational experience within the acute and rehab settings.
• Who is highly motivated, passionate and a team player.
• With a positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent holistic care and evidence based interventions.

What we can offer:

• Regular supervision by a Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist
• A strong focus on development with regular CPD in-service training
• Quarterly AHP forums
• Flexible working practice
• Opportunity to work with a team who are patient centred, motivated and supportive.

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

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)
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Battersea Studios

London

SW8 3HE

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Battersea Studios

London

SW8 3HE

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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