BANK Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary

BANK - Specialist Occupational Therapist - Band 6

• To be responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy ensuring that services support the discharge of patients by providing specialist assessment and discharge planning.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate timely assessment and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning.
• To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.
• Provide support for the clinical supervision for Band 5 Occupational
• Therapists, student Occupational Therapists and give direction to members of support staff.
• To work flexibly, being willing to work on other Units if / when required.

Main duties of the job

• To obtain and communicate information, gaining consent to client understanding of, and client compliance with treatment programmes.
• Recognising patients may present with complex conditions or may have emotional, physical or physiological conditions, requiring the use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• To liaise with all members of the relevant multi-disciplinary team, as well as the patients, carers and external agencies.
• To liaise with colleagues in all physiotherapy teams as appropriate.
• To work single-handed or as part of the Health Care Team and demonstrate good communication skills at all levels.
• To participate as a full member of the team(s), contributing to the development and practice of both uni-disciplinary and multidisciplinary care

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 Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Wandsworth

London

SW11 2LN

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Wandsworth

London

SW11 2LN

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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