Are you a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real impact in the lives of patients? Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and dynamic Unplanned Care Therapy Team at Edgware Community Hospital. Here, you’ll not only have the chance to work alongside an inspiring team of professionals but also benefit from ongoing support, regular supervision, and a wealth of development opportunities to enhance your skills.
In this rewarding role, you’ll be at the forefront of community healthcare, delivering person-centred therapy that transforms lives. Your creativity and enthusiasm will shine as you conduct assessments in patients' homes, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to promote independence and wellbeing. We’re looking for candidates with a BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC membership who share our commitment to equality and diversity. Embrace the chance to develop your career in a nurturing environment where your expertise is valued, and help us make a difference where it counts the most!
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is the largest Community Healthcare Trust in London, employing almost 3500 staff and supporting two million patients across London and Hertfordshire.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our North Central London Division for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a well established Unplanned Care Therapy Team based in Edgware Community Hospital, Barnet, North London. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
The successful applicant will receive regular supervision; have access to a wide range of development opportunities to support their continued professional development. There are also monthly peer support groups and regular supervision/appraisals.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in the communities and gain a wide perspective in a range of clinical areas/pathways and new ways of working.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) with Community Therapy experience, enthusiasm and innovative working practice.
The role would suit someone looking to develop their Community working with a supportive and friendly team.
Excellent communication (Written and Verbal) skills are required for multidisciplinary working, problem solving, and collaborative working with Community partners/Acute discharge teams.
The successful post holders should have a Bsc/Msc in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC membership.
They should be highly organised with skills to complete specialised OT assessments in patient's homes, using evidence based tools and approaches to identify physical, cognitive and psychosocial
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- To comply with all the organisational and departmental policies and procedures. To contribute to discussions on service/policy development and provide comments on proposals and to propose changes where required.
- To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out Occupational Therapy duties and to adhere to departmental equipment policy, including competence to use equipment. To ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training, and supervision of practice.
- To decide priorities for your own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands and ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the department.
- Be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including the prompt recording, and reporting of accidents and incidents to senior staff.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
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