Specialist Community Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 13/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
Join CLCH Core Community Therapy in Hertfordshire as an Occupational Therapist to develop clinical, rehabilitation, and management skills. You will work with a varied caseload, supporting people with prevention of admission, supported discharge, and community rehabilitation, including those with frailty, neurological conditions, and falls. The role involves assessing and providing occupational therapy interventions, including equipment provision, to help people maximise independence and improve quality of life at home. This is a part-time opportunity within an established, supportive team.
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio
Desirable criteria
- Member of the RCOT
- Member of the RCOT
- Minimum 2 years Post Graduate experience
- Experience working as an autonomous practitioner assessing and treating patients with physical conditions.
- Experience of current OT assessment and treatment techniques/modalities
- Experience treating adult and/or elderly client groups.
- Experience of assessing, advising, and demonstrating to clients and carers about safe manual handling techniques (including use of equipment and adaptations)
- Experience of assessing for and reviewing of medical devices and other rehabilitative equipment for patient/clients, carers, and others. This includes safe handling, fitting and demonstration.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of community working
- Broad rotational experience at a junior level including experience in Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics and Neurorehabilitation
- Experience in supervising staff and students
- Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multi-pathologies and falls.
- High level skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies.
- Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions with a client centred goal setting approach
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and demonstrate clinical reasoning.
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with occupational therapy.
- Knowledge of the role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working.
- Ability to teach junior staff/students/peers through an in-service training programme.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in both verbal and written format, including report writing skills.
- Good IT skills, including ability to use Microsoft word.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies.
- Knowledge of relevant national frameworks and guidance e.g. NSF, NICE.
- Ability to effectively use System One and Microsoft teams.
- Knowledge and experience in research and audit.
- Personal/Physical Attributes
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Education/Qualification
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio
- Member of the RCOT
- Member of the RCOT
- Minimum 2 years Post Graduate experience
- Experience working as an autonomous practitioner assessing and treating patients with physical conditions.
- Experience of current OT assessment and treatment techniques/modalities
- Experience treating adult and/or elderly client groups.
- Experience of assessing, advising, and demonstrating to clients and carers about safe manual handling techniques (including use of equipment and adaptations)
- Experience of assessing for and reviewing of medical devices and other rehabilitative equipment for patient/clients, carers, and others. This includes safe handling, fitting and demonstration.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of community working
- Broad rotational experience at a junior level including experience in Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics and Neurorehabilitation
- Experience in supervising staff and students
- Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multi-pathologies and falls.
- High level skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies.
- Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions with a client centred goal setting approach
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and demonstrate clinical reasoning.
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with occupational therapy.
- Knowledge of the role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working.
- Ability to teach junior staff/stud
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Central London Community Health Trust
Specialist Community Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 03 September 2026
Job summary
Join CLCH Core Community Therapy in Hertfordshire as an Occupational Therapist and develop your clinical, rehabilitation and management skills while making a meaningful difference to people in their own homes.
You will work with a varied caseload, supporting people with prevention of admission, supported discharge and community rehabilitation. This includes people living with frailty, neurological conditions, falls and balance difficulties, orthopaedic conditions, and those receiving palliative or end-of-life care.
You will help people maximise their independence, participate in everyday activities and improve their quality of life at home. You will assess and provide occupational therapy interventions, including provision of equipment, and work in partnership with people, families, carers and colleagues across health and social care.
This established, supportive team offers an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist from acute, bed-based rehabilitation or social care to develop community experience on a part time basis.
A full valid driving licence and regular access to a car for work are essential, unless you are unable to drive because of a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
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