Occupational Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Salary:	£33,677 - £40,996 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Watford, WD25 9FG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

Join CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services as an Occupational Therapist on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Wards at Potters Bar Community Hospital.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will support patients with a variety of conditions through comprehensive occupational therapy assessment,treatmentand discharge planning.

In this Band 5 role, you will:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver patient-centred rehabilitation.

• Assess individual needs and planappropriate occupationaltherapy interventions.

• Support safe, effective discharge planning.

This is an opportunity to develop your practice while contributing to rehabilitation that helps patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

As an Occupational Therapist within the bed-based unit, you will:

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment for referred patients, planning,deliveringand evaluating interventions for individuals and groups.

• Manage your own caseload autonomously in line with professional standards and clinical guidelines,maintainingaccurateprofessional documentation.

• Contribute actively to the multi-disciplinary team, delivering a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service for residents of West Hertfordshire.

• Build andmaintaineffective relationships with referring CLCH acute and community services to supportappropriate referralsand understanding of the Occupational Therapist and multi-professional team roles.

• Take part in Continuing Professional Development, in-service training,auditand research undertaken by the service.

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.

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

This advert closes on Sunday 1 Nov 2026

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