An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Central and West Community Rehabilitation Team for an experienced and talented Occupational Therapist to undertake the role of Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist supporting Continuing Health Care (CHC).
As the specialist lead for this area of work, you will be responsible for managing referrals and caseload and to provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment of needs for those patients who are receiving Continuing Health Care Funding.
We want to hear from dynamic professionals that have experience and expert knowledge in complex equipment risk assessment, prescription and provision. Knowledge & experience of the Continuing Health Care system would be preferred.
You will be an integrated part of the wider Community Rehabilitation Team and work alongside the other clinical specialists and operational leads within the service, supporting staff and service development with a specialist role in education and training support around equipment and risk assessment.
To be responsible for the assessment, treatment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence‑based highly specialised occupational therapy intervention within the areas of:
* Community Rehabilitation Services which could include Intermediate Care, Falls Service, Continuing Health Care and/or Domiciliary Physiotherapy Service dependent on area of need and expertise.
Diversity and Inclusion
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
Working Hours and Wellbeing
LSCFT supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.
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Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
This advert closes on Wednesday 13 May 2026
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