Overview
The candidate will join the established Barnet Unplanned Care Therapy Team, covering the London Borough of Barnet, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic and coordinated care to patients. You will be expected to work as an integral part of the Rapid Response/D2A/NWB and Hospital at Home Service to deliver high quality, evidence‑based occupational therapy intervention. The role will provide leadership in the development and ongoing quality assurance of the service, undertaking evaluation, audit and contributing to research. You will be key in being part of service development and support the team to strive for clinical excellence.
Responsibilities
Experience of working within a community team. Work as a highly skilled senior practitioner with expert knowledge and work alongside the clinical operational manager to develop the service. Provide highly specialist occupational therapy care to a community‑based caseload. Carry out robust triage of patients referred to the team to ensure their safety and optimal pathway allocation. Provide leadership within the occupational therapy and wider team.
Management & Leadership
Experience of line management and supervising others; supporting and deputising for the Clinical Lead and Operational manager of the service. Opportunities to take the lead on service improvement opportunities, develop management skills and suggest and lead on audit and research projects.
About CLCH
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.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* 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
Benefits
* 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 visit our benefits page.
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