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Site Willesden Centre for Health and Care Town Willesden Salary £44,485 - £52,521 per annum, inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 25/03/2026 23:59
Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)
At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.
Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.
We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.
Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.
Job overview
At Robertson Nero Rehab Ward, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team in providing essential rehabilitation services for individuals with complex neurological conditions. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
As an Occupational Therapist at Robertson, you will play a key role in helping patients with neurological conditions regain independence and function. You will be responsible for:
* Delivering specialised assessments and rehabilitation to patients admitted to the neuro rehab ward, as well as providing care in the community and patients' homes.
* Managing a complex caseload that includes patients with physical, cognitive, and psychological health needs.
* Developing individualised treatment plans to promote positive rehabilitation outcomes and support timely, coordinated discharge planning.
* Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, providing expert advice and guidance to professionals, carers and relatives.
* Supervising junior staff and students, while ensuring high standards of practice within the team.
Main duties of the job
* Conduct advanced Occupational Therapy assessments for patients with diverse physical and cognitive needs, using manual assessment techniques and clinical reasoning to provide an accurate diagnosis.
* Develop and deliver evidence-based treatment programmes, including exercise prescription, splinting, education and alternative therapeutic options.
* Take a leadership role in delivering specialist therapy to patients with complex neurological conditions across various rotations.
* Deliver person-centred care, setting realistic goals and ensuring safe, ethical practice in relation to consent and decision-making.
* Working collaboratively within a specialist multidisciplinary team, practising autonomously to optimise patient outcomes.
What We Are Looking For:
* Proven experience in neurological rehabilitation and advanced clinical reasoning.
* Ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise care effectively.
* Excellent communication skills when working with patients, families and professionals.
* Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice.
* A collaborative and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
* Registration with HCPC.
* Experience of working with neurological patients in delivery of rehabilitation packages or in a rehab setting at Band 5 level.
* Documented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation e.g. attendance at in-service training sessions, reflective practice
* Attendance at relevant post-graduate neurological training courses e.g. Bobath, spasticity management, splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment, fatigue management
* Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting at band 6 level.
Experience
* Ability and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological occupational therapy assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals.
* Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
* Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions.
* Able to work with individuals and groups
* Clinical problem solving ability
* Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice
* Understand professional ethics and their application in practice
* React in a flexible way to changing demands in service
* Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
* Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
* Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. rehabilitation assistants
* Experience of supervising student occupational therapists.
* Experience in delivering training to other members of the MDT and care workers
* Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service
* Delegated management responsibilities within service area
* Innovative ideas
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance
* Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them, including knowledge of communication difficulties encountered by neurological patients.
* Ability to carry out patient manual handling tasks.
* Ability to carry equipment such as wheelchair and commodes in and out of stores/ car and patient`s homes.
* Ability to work on the floor and in cramped spaces
* Ability to work under time constraints
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and patients with life limiting illnesses
* Able to facilitate self-management behaviour-change skills in patients
* Work in a team and understand team dynamics
* Keep legible and accurate patient records in English.
* Clinical problem solving ability in complex cases.
* Physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
* A good ability with specific handling and sensory techniques specific to the treatment of patients with neurological dysfunction.
Other
* Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
* Health, safety and risk awareness
Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close before the advertised date. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification.
Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted.
Interview details will be emailed after the closing date—please check your email regularly.
CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:
* Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
* Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
* Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.
We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.
Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
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