Central London Community Health Trust

Bank Specialist Occupational Therapist ONW

The closing date is 24 August 2025

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Job summary

Be an active member of the community multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation team, providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service to residents of Harrow. This includes the provision of Early Supported Discharge Service for Stroke and our Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service pathways for people with acquired or progressive neurological conditions.
Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
Build up and maintain key relationships with referring including GPs, acute providers, Bedded Services, District Nurses, Wheelchair Services, Speech & Language therapy and other services across CLCH to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the occupational therapy and the multi-professional team.
Be responsible for the supervision of rehabilitation assistants and occupational therapy students.
Work mainly in the clients' homes but also in a variety of settings including clinics, residential care home, continuing care homes and community centres.
Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service.

Main duties of the job

Undertake multidisciplinary neuro assessments, be able to identify the needs of the clients and work closely with the MDT on joint goals. These clients will present with a variety of complex neurological conditions.
To undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments; functional, cognitive, seating and upper limb assessments and identify areas of priority for intervention.
To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with trust guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include General Practitioners, Social Services, healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and residential homes.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
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

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£21.88 an hour Weekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-BANK-LIT1448

Job locations

Alexandra Avenue health care centre

275 Alexandra Avenue

Harrow

HA7 9DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
Current HPC registration
Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Older People Rehabilitation

Desirable

Post graduate degree in relevant area
Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
Member of BAOT

Experience

Essential

Experience working in a range of clinical areas such as neurology, general rehabilitation, falls, elderly medicine.

Desirable

Experience post registration as an Band 6 occupational therapist in neurology (possibly as part of a rotation).
Experience of community rehabilitation
Experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex neurological conditions and multi-pathologies
Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including, neurology, multi-pathologies and falls
Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting
Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice relevant to occupational therapy practice in neurology
Knowledge of the National Stroke Strategy, Clinical Guidelines for Stroke and the National Service Framework for Longterm Conditions
Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Exce
Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in in service training setting
Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies

Desirable

Supervision of assistant / junior staff
Supervision of Students
Knowledge and experience in research and audit
Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People, NICE Guidance and Clinical Guidelines for progressive conditions
Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
Current HPC registration
Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Older People Rehabilitation

Desirable

Post graduate degree in relevant area
Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
Member of BAOT

Experience

Essential

Experience working in a range of clinical areas such as neurology, general rehabilitation, falls, elderly medicine.

Desirable

Experience post registration as an Band 6 occupational therapist in neurology (possibly as part of a rotation).
Experience of community rehabilitation
Experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex neurological conditions and multi-pathologies
Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including, neurology, multi-pathologies and falls
Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting
Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice relevant to occupational therapy practice in neurology
Knowledge of the National Stroke Strategy, Clinical Guidelines for Stroke and the National Service Framework for Longterm Conditions
Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Exce
Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in in service training setting
Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies

Desirable

Supervision of assistant / junior staff
Supervision of Students
Knowledge and experience in research and audit
Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People, NICE Guidance and Clinical Guidelines for progressive conditions
Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines

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

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

Alexandra Avenue health care centre

275 Alexandra Avenue

Harrow

HA7 9DX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue health care centre

275 Alexandra Avenue

Harrow

HA7 9DX

Employer's website

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