Community Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2026 |
| Location: | Westminster, SW1V 1EL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0429-26-0000 |
Summary
The Assessment Service Westminster The Westminster Assessment Service is a high-impact, preventative model embedded within Everyone Active provision. It provides a brief, structured Occupational Therapy assessment, followed by co produced action planning and short-term enabling support, connecting individuals to appropriate physical activity, community, and wellbeing opportunities. The service bridges the gap between clinical systems and community provision, ensuring timely, personalised, and accessible support. Clinical & Assessment Responsibilities Deliver holistic Occupational Therapy assessments that explore: Occupational history, identity, and routines Motivation, confidence, and readiness for change Physical, sensory, psychological, social, and environmental barriers Strengths, resilience, and support networks Risk and suitability for the assessment pathway Develop occupational formulations and action plans, including: Meaningful, person-centred goals Practical strategies to enable participation Recommendations for appropriate environments and activities Reasonable adjustments to support inclusion Use physical activity as both a therapeutic approach and outcome, linking participation to identity, roles, and daily life Apply clinical reasoning to determine: Suitability for the assessment-only pathway When onward referral to alternative services is required Maintain clinical integrity by ensuring individuals whose needs exceed the model are appropriately signposted or referred back into relevant services Identify in partnership with Everyone Active suitable provision for participants on the pathway Navigation & Enabling Responsibilities Provide short-term enabling support to help individuals access appropriate opportunities, including: Confidence building and behaviour change strategies Establishing routines and self-management approaches Preparing individuals to engage in community and leisure environments Connect individuals to: Everyone Active provision Local physical activity programmes (e.g. PARS, walking groups) Community and voluntary sector services Wider health and wellbeing support Offer guidance to Everyone Active to ensure safe, inclusive, and appropriate engagement Support individuals to transition into sustainable, independent participation System & Partnership Responsibilities Act as a key system connector, linking: Leisure provider Adult Health & Social care Primary care & GPs Community and voluntary sector Active partnerships - ICBs & alliances Support the development of inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed environments within leisure and community settings Provide specialist advice on: Accessibility and reasonable adjustments Supporting individuals with complex needs Inclusive and person-centred practice Outcome Measurement & Evaluation Capture and record outcomes to support service evaluation and impact measurement Ensure all individuals complete appropriate outcome measures where required Contribute to demonstrating: Improved wellbeing Increased participation Reduced demand on specialist services Non-Clinical Duties Promote the service across Westminster through networking and engagement Support awareness and understanding of the Occupational Therapy role Maintain accurate, timely, and high quality records in line with professional standards Participate in audits, data collection, and research activity Contribute to service development and continuous improvement Support reporting requirements and performance monitoring To build positive working relationships with Everyone Active, the leisure provider and the local authority across the borough Seek out funding opportunities and complete funding applications where appropriate. Supervision of others where relevant Professional Duties Maintain HCPC registration and adhere to RCOT code of ethics and conduct Engage in regular supervision and reflective practice Use of Heidi Health to support with clinical note writing Maintain a CPD portfolio Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities Support with upskilling coaches to understand the therapeutic value of physical activity. Additional Responsibilities Complete all mandatory training. Keep updated on all matters relating to company policies and guidelines. Outlook calendar to be kept up to date. Provide cover as and when necessary Participate in the employee appraisal process.