Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Hospital at Home Therapy Service within Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in Barnet. Our innovative Hospital at Home service supports adults with acute and complex health needs across Hospital at Home, Frailty, and Virtual Ward pathways. The service delivers urgent, responsive therapy interventions within people’s own homes, offering an alternative to hospital admission and supporting timely discharge from acute services. This role offers a unique opportunity to work both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team in a highly rewarding community setting. You will carry out holistic occupational therapy assessments in home environments, where clinical reasoning, risk management and person-centred decision‑making are central to delivering high‑quality care. We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about delivering inclusive, compassionate care and improving outcomes for people in the community.
Responsibilities
* Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments within people’s home environments.
* Assess activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal activities of daily living (PADLs) to determine support needs.
* Review and contribute to care packages, including identifying bridging care requirements.
* Complete falls assessments and environmental safety evaluations.
* Assess transfer, equipment and manual handling needs.
* Provide advice on safe transfer techniques and recommend appropriate equipment.
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and external partners to support safe and timely discharge planning.
* Contribute to staff training, supervision, and competency development where appropriate.
* Manage an autonomous caseload, prioritising urgent and complex referrals effectively.
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to governance, audit and service improvement initiatives.
* Identify when individuals require ongoing social support and make appropriate referrals or signpost to local authority, community, and voluntary sector services.
* Work in partnership with social care teams to facilitate timely care packages and appropriate support based on functional need and risk.
Leading Principles
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values – Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment – alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Current HCPC 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, Post‑graduate degree in relevant area.
* Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post.
* Member of BAOT, experience post‑registration as a Band 5 occupational therapist in rehab or community setting.
* Experience working at a Junior level in a wide range of clinical areas including neurology, general rehabilitation, falls, elderly medicine, experience of a wide range of specialist services e.g. falls services, wheelchair services, and learning disabilities.
* Experience working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
* Experience of community rehabilitation.
* Experience of working in the NHS, skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex musculoskeletal, neurological conditions and multi‑pathologies.
* Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including neurology, multi‑pathologies and falls.
* Knowledge of the 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‑centered, goal‑setting framework.
* Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence‑based practice relevant to occupational therapy practice in neurology.
* Knowledge of NICE falls guidelines, National Stroke Strategy, Clinical Guidelines for Stroke and the National Service Framework for Long‑term Conditions.
* Ability to problem‑solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning.
* Basic IT skills – Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
* Teaching of junior staff, students, peers in in‑service training setting.
* Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies, 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; occupational health cleared for the role specified.
* 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).
* Having a full UK driving licence and access to own transport for business purposes are essential.
Benefits
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.
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