Central London Community Health Trust

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 12 April 2026

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

An exciting opportunity to join as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist working on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Wards at Potters Bar Community Hospital could be for you.Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team the new OT would provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and discharge planning to patients with a variety of conditions.

Main duties of the job

To provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment for referred clients, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions for groups or individuals, identified within the unit.
Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire within the bed-based unit.
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 services across CLCH including the acute and community teams to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist and the Multi-professional team
Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any Inservice Training, Audit or research being undertaken by the service.

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.

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-7897731

Job locations

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

** Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
Evidence of active CPD portfolio
Relevant Post graduate training.

Experience

Essential

Application of the OT Process.
Experience of working as part of an MDT.
Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements

Desirable

Experience of delegation to support staff
Previous experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of current best practice in OT.
Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups.
Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
Understanding of team dynamics
Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management.
Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills.
Basic knowledge of the principals of clinical governance
Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
Health, safety and risk awareness.
Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice.

Other

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

Education/Qualification

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
Evidence of active CPD portfolio
Relevant Post graduate training.

Experience

Essential

Application of the OT Process.
Experience of working as part of an MDT.
Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements

Desirable

Experience of delegation to support staff
Previous experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of current best practice in OT.
Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups.
Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
Understanding of team dynamics
Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management.
Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills.
Basic knowledge of the principals of clinical governance
Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
Health, safety and risk awareness.
Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice.

Other

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

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

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

Employer's website

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