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Site Finchley Memorial Hospital – Marjory Warren Ward Town Finchley, London Salary £45,953 – £54,254 per annum, inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 19/05/2026 23:59
Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)
At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs and Hertfordshire, bringing care closer to home.
Job overview
Are you ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career? Whether you’re an experienced Band 5 looking to progress, or an established Band 6 seeking a fresh challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
We’re looking for a Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6) to join our Bedded Rehabilitation Unit at Finchley Memorial Hospital – Marjory Warren Ward.
This role involves working with patients with complex and urgent rehabilitation needs, supporting them to regain independence and achieve meaningful outcomes in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
What we’re looking for
- A motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a passion for rehabilitation
- Confident managing a caseload and making clinical decisions
- A strong team player who values collaboration and learning
- Committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
What we offer
- A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- Involvement in service improvement and innovation
- A role where you can see the direct impact of your work on patient outcomes
Main duties of the job
- Deliver holistic occupational therapy assessments and interventions for a varied and complex caseload
- Support patients with rehabilitation goals, focusing on independence and safe discharge planning
- Use your clinical reasoning and creativity to develop personalised, evidence-based treatment plans
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated, patient-centred care
- Provide supervision, teaching and support to junior therapists, students and support staff
- Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
- Promote and embed evidence-based practice within the team
Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
Person specification
Education / Qualification
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD Portfolio
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Older People Rehabilitation
- Postgraduate degree in relevant area
- Member of HCPC
Experience
- Experience post registration as a Band 5 occupational therapist in rehab or community setting
- Experience working at a junior level in a wide range of clinical areas including general rehab, falls, elderly medicine
- Experience of working in the NHS/UK Equivalent
- Experience working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist
- Experience of a wide range of specialist services e.g., falls services, wheelchair services, learning disabilities
Skills & Knowledge
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex musculoskeletal and multi-pathologies
- Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
- Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within client-centred goal setting
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice relevant to occupational therapy practice
- Knowledge of the NICE falls guidelines, and the National Service Framework for Long-term Conditions
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
- Basic IT skills – Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in in-service training setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Supervision of Students
- Knowledge and experience in research and audit
Key Attributes
- To be occupational health cleared for the role specified
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care and are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.
- Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role
- Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process
- Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone
We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.
Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk
Application Requirements
Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration and may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.
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