Bank Occupational Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Posting date:	08 May 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£18.89 - £23.50 (inclusive of HACS)
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	07 June 2026
Location:	London, NW10 3RY
Company:	Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7996708/824-BANK-LIT1560

Summary

Job Title:Occupational Therapist (Band 5/6) – Bank/Temporary Role
Location:Robertson Neuro Rehabilitation Ward
Contract Type:Temporary Bank Role (3 months)
Working Pattern:Monday–Friday (Full time preferred, part-time considered)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team on a temporary bank basis for a 3-month period. This role is suitable for a Band 5 or Band 6 Occupational Therapist, depending on experience.

The post holder will provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service for patients admitted to Robertson Neuro Rehabilitation Ward with neurological diagnoses, supporting rehabilitation, maximising independence, and facilitating appropriate discharge planning.
• Deliver specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment for patients with complex neurological conditions.
• Manage a varied caseload of patients with complex cognitive, psychological, and physical health needs.
• Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation programmes to support functional independence.
• Contribute to effective and timely discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide intervention within the ward setting, patients’ homes, and community environments where appropriate.
• Act as key worker for allocated patients, supporting coordination, liaison, and administrative responsibilities.
• Promote positive rehabilitation outcomes through collaborative and patient-centred care.

Requirements:
• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in neuro-rehabilitation or complex care settings (desirable for Band 6 level).
• Strong clinical reasoning and caseload management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

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 Wednesday 20 May 2026