Job Summary
JOB PURPOSETo Provide urgent high-quality, short-term programs of care for vulnerable adults in their own home with acutehealth needs, and to facilitate timely discharge from urgent and acute care settings.Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects ofclinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients andmaintaining professional documentation.To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate timely assessment and co-ordinated discharge planning,liaising with appropriate team members when patient's are acutely unwell.To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.Provide support, teaching and clinical supervision for other team members, student Occupational Therapists.To work flexibly, being willing to work on other Unplanned Care pathways when required.
Main duties of the job
To undertake specialised multi-professional assessments, develop and implement treatment plans for clientsreferred to the Unplanned Care services. These clients will present with a variety of complex multi-pathologieswithin specialist areas, including neurological conditions.Participate in triaging referrals and allocation of visits appropriately.To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations acrossagencies and with clients in compliance with trust guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent.Following specialist assessment, to use advanced clinical reasoning, analysis, assessment and reassessment skills and using a client-centered goal setting approach, to develop and provide individualoccupational therapy treatments and programmes for clients. These treatment techniques may includefunctional activities, manual occupational therapy treatment techniques or patient and care giver education.To demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity towards clients who may have complex emotional andphysical conditions such as fear of falling, anxiety, pain and other physical, psychological and social concernsor when delivering unwelcome news around their condition or rehabilitation prognosis.To comply with local risk assessments when dealing with complex clients with challenging behavioural needsand high risk environments
About Us
We providecommunity health services to more than two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire.
Every day, our professionals provide high-quality healthcare in people's homes and local clinics, helping them to:
- stay well
- manage their own health with the right support
- avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital.
We support our patients at every stage of their lives, providing health visiting for new-born babies through to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation and palliative care for people towards the end of their lives.
Our vision:deliver great care closer to home.
Our mission: working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence
Details
Date posted
23 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£20.06 an hour Weekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
824-BANK-LIT1419
Job locations
Langley House,
Watford
WD25 9FG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate patient treatment records in line with RCOT and legalstandards.To be responsible for complying with legal and professional confidentiality guidelines at all times.To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work ensuring that the standard ofprofessional work meets professional standards and clinical guidelines.To actively participate in CLCH Appraisal Scheme, both as an appraiser and appraise, by identifying keyperformance objectives and continuing education needs
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate patient treatment records in line with RCOT and legalstandards.To be responsible for complying with legal and professional confidentiality guidelines at all times.To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work ensuring that the standard ofprofessional work meets professional standards and clinical guidelines.To actively participate in CLCH Appraisal Scheme, both as an appraiser and appraise, by identifying keyperformance objectives and continuing education needs
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HPC Registration
- Post Graduate qualification in relevant field or equivalent combination of degree, short courses and experience
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of people with physical disabilities and those with falls risks factors.
Desirable
- PSI (Postural Stability Instructor) Accredited Training
- Member of Specialist Body e.g COT SS-Older people
- Training in appraisal and clinical supervision
- BAOT Membership
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HPC Registration
- Post Graduate qualification in relevant field or equivalent combination of degree, short courses and experience
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of people with physical disabilities and those with falls risks factors.
Desirable
- PSI (Postural Stability Instructor) Accredited Training
- Member of Specialist Body e.g COT SS-Older people
- Training in appraisal and clinical supervision
- BAOT Membership
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).
Additional information
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
Langley House,
Watford
WD25 9FG
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Langley House,
Watford
WD25 9FG
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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