Specialist Occupational Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £44,485 - £52,521 per annum, inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | Finchley, London, N12 0JE |
| Company: | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7884769/824-NORTH-7686085-B |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiasticOccupational Therapistto 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.
• 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
Having a full UK driving license and access to own transport for business purposes are essential.
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.
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.'
This advert closes on Monday 6 Apr 2026