Specialist 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 Specialist Occupational Therapist The closing date is 15 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Join our innovative Community Ageing Well Service (CAWS) and make a meaningful difference to older people living with frailty, complex health needs and long-term conditions. As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team to help people remain independent, safe and confident in their own homes. You will use your specialist skills to assess needs, provide person-centred occupational therapy interventions and help people achieve what matters most to them. CAWS provides proactive, preventative and holistic care, working closely with GPs, community rehabilitation, social care, care homes, voluntary sector organisations and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams. Our work focuses on: Promoting independence, wellbeing and quality of life Reducing falls and functional decline Supporting admission avoidance Enabling people to remain safely at home This fixed-term maternity cover offers an opportunity to develop your specialist practice while contributing to a service that makes a positive difference to patients, carers and communities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Main duties of the job As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will: Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for people with complex physical, cognitive and functional needs. Develop and deliver personalised treatment and rehabilitation plans based on individual goals and strengths. Assess and recommend appropriate equipment, adaptations and moving and handling solutions. Support people to maximise their independence, function, confidence and quality of life. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop coordinated, person-centred care plans. Provide specialist occupational therapy advice to patients, carers and other health and social care professionals. Contribute to falls prevention, frailty management and admission avoidance initiatives. Provide supervision, guidance and support to therapy assistants and junior colleagues, where appropriate. Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical governance. Build effective working relationships across health, social care and voluntary sector services to support joined-up care. You will have the opportunity to use and develop your clinical expertise while contributing to a service focused on prevention, independence and better outcomes for older people. 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 palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments. Joining Central London Community He