Community Neuro Occupational Therapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Central London Community Health Trust Community Neuro Occupational Therapist The closing date is 16 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is proud to provide a wide range of community health services, and our South West London Division is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Merton Adult Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering specialist, evidence-based rehabilitation for people living with stroke and a range of neurological conditions in the community, including long term neurological conditions. You will play a key role in helping individuals maximise their independence, achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals and improve their quality of life. The role offers opportunities to contribute to service development, innovation and continuous improvement while further developing your own clinical expertise through ongoing professional development and shared learning. Working collaboratively with therapy, nursing and wider health and social care colleagues, you will help deliver integrated, person-centred care that supports positive outcomes for patients and their families. Main duties of the job As a Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist within the Merton Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team, you will: Work as an active member of a multidisciplinary team specialising in stroke and neurological rehabilitation. Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with complex neurological conditions. Manage a caseload of patients with complex physical, cognitive and emotional needs. Develop and implement person-centred rehabilitation plans that support independence and maximise recovery. Contribute to timely, coordinated and safe discharge planning in partnership with patients, carers and relevant professionals. Support the development of the Occupational Therapy service and wider team to promote integrated, evidence-based practice. Provide specialist advice, guidance and education to health and social care professionals, patients, carers and families. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality community rehabilitation services. Support and supervise junior staff, support workers and students, contributing to their learning and development. Maintain professional standards through reflective practice, continuous professional development and participation in service improvement activities. This role requires excellent clinical reasoning, effective communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care within a community setting. About us We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliati