Occupational Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £45,953 - £54,254 per annum, inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW20 8DA |
| Company: | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7927935/824-SOUTH-7927935 |
Summary
Join the Merton Domiciliary Therapy team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality rehabilitation services to the local community. As an Occupational Therapist, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), working collaboratively to support the rehabilitation of adults with frailty and complex health conditions. Your expertise will help patients optimise their independence, maintain their wellbeing and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions or premature moves to care homes.
In this role, you will assess and provide tailored treatment plans to patients in their homes, offering specialist support to enhance mobility and functional recovery. You will also contribute to the development of rehabilitation strategies and educate and supervise junior staff and students, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care. With a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of respect and support, you will help drive service improvements, providing clinical leadership and contributing to continuous professional development.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation to patients in their homes, care homes, and community settings as part of the MDT.
• Assess and provide tailored OT interventions for patients with complex physical,cognitive and functional needs.
• Manage a caseload of patients, working autonomously and collaborating with MDT colleagues to ensure coordinated care.
• Promote independence through rehabilitation, mobility support, equipmentprovision and environmental adaptations.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff,students and rehabilitation support workers, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development,audits and clinical pathway improvements.
• Liaise with statutory, voluntary and community services to support integrated care delivery.
• Maintainaccurate clinical records and participate in governance activities to ensure high standards of care.
• Support the professional development of the team through training and continuous learning.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 7 May 2026