Specialist Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 17 June 2025
Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Assistive Communication Service (ACS) at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, with a clear development pathway to Band 7 upon successful completion of a structured competency framework.
ACS is one of London's designated specialist services for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We provide comprehensive AAC assessments, equipment prescription, initial training, and setup for both adults and children with complex communication needs.
You will be part of a small, supportive multi-disciplinary team that includes Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Technicians, and a Rehabilitation Engineer. Prior experience in AAC or Assistive Technology is not required--full training and ongoing support will be provided, including protected time for continuing professional development (CPD).
We are committed to helping you reach your full clinical potential in a well-supported environment, with robust supervision and a strong emphasis on self-directed learning and development in this evolving field.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Assistive Communication Service (ACS), your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting uni-professional and multi-professional occupational therapy assessments and reviews using evidence-based outcome measures in a variety of settings, including clients' homes, community locations, educational environments, and acute care settings.
- Applying clinical reasoning and a person-centred approach to support individuals with complex communication needs--for example, assessing for and implementing positioning solutions, mounting voice output communication aids, or identifying alternative access methods such as switches.
- Prescribing appropriate assistive equipment and providing training to clients, families, and carers on its safe and effective use, in line with ACS protocols and risk assessments, to enhance communication, independence, and participation.
- Collaborating closely with the multi-disciplinary ACS team--including Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Technicians, and a Rehabilitation Engineer--as well as with referring community teams, to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to care.
- Communicating clearly and sensitively with clients, families, and carers about complex conditions, assessments, interventions, and discharge planning.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development, including participation in training and supervision, with the opportunity to progress to a Band 7 role upon successful completion of the required competencies.
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
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Details
Date posted
03 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
824-INNER-7236252
Job locations
South Westminster Centre For Health
St. Georges House, 82 Vincent Square
London
SW1P 2PF
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
South Westminster Centre For Health
St. Georges House, 82 Vincent Square
London
SW1P 2PF
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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