Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Merton Domiciliary Therapies and Merton Holistic assessment and Rapid intervention Team is a Multidisciplinary Team providing high quality rehabilitation to Merton Population.

The post holder will support adults living with frailty and complex health needs to optimise their independence, health, and wellbeing, and prevent admission into hospital or premature move to a care home. We are strongly committed to the assessment and rehabilitation of patients who are at living within the Merton community.

The post holder has a key role within the team; working with patients, service users and their carers in providing highly specialist occupational therapy (OT) assessment and treatment plans to assist individuals to maintain or regain their mobility, independence and wellbeing within their own homes, setting goals and reviewing outcomes in order to reduce the need for long-term support.

The post holder will provide local clinical leadership and advice for the OTs and MDT in domiciliary therapies and be responsible for the education and supervision of junior occupational therapy staff, rehabilitation assistants and OT students.

We have supportive culture that fosters mutual respect and the post holder will have a key role in further developing and maintaining that culture.PREVIOUSLY APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Main duties of the job

Providing a highly specialist occupational therapy (OT) service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to patients in their own homes and within a clinic setting.

To provide clinically effective, person centred, and evidence based occupational therapy assessment and intervention to patients with complex physical health needs.

To assist the Clinical Lead in the planning and delivery of occupational therapy services to the patients, their family/carers, students, Apprentices complying with RCOT professional and service standards of practice.

To provide support and supervision for junior staff.

To assist in the management, development and research of occupational therapy services, including service reviews. To hold responsibility for defined projects.

To provide support and training to all staff with regard to occupational therapy interventions.

To comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

To deputise and lead the service as and when needed in absence of Clinical lead.

To jointly lead clinical triage with other senior therapists and clinical Lead in the team.

To be responsible for Standard Operating processes in relation to policies and processes that are needed for smooth functioning of the team.

To work flexibly and travel to multiple sites as required.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.

Date posted: 08 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 824-SOUTH-6857115-A

Job locations

Nelson Health Centre, London, SW20 8DA

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Educated to degree level with appropriate post graduate qualification in relevant clinical area.
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence Of CPD relevant to the treatment of people with physical disabilities.
• Up to date CPD portfolio.

Experience Essential

• Post registration experience at band 6 level or above in a wide range of clinical areas i.e. elderly rehabilitation, community rehabilitation and orthopaedics.
• Experience of working in a falls and Rehabilitation team or a sound knowledge of falls and Rehabilitation.
• Postgraduate experience of working in a multi professional team.
• Experience in teaching and training and facilitating Groups therapy sessions.
• Experience of minor adaptations and home modifications.
• Experience of completing Holistic assessments and interventions.
• Experience of completing triage.

Skills Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of National and local frameworks and guidelines for older people.
• Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.
• IT skills - e.g. Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Outlook.

Key Attributes Essential

• 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).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Central London Community Health Trust

Address: Nelson Health Centre, London, SW20 8DA

Employer's website: https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)