The Home First Service supports the timely and safe discharge of patients from acute and urgent care settings, in line with national NHS priorities.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, the service provides rapid assessment and short-term, intensive interventions for patients with complex health and social care needs. The focus is on promoting independence, recovery and person-centred care within the community, helping individuals remain safely at home wherever possible.
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will manage a complex caseload, contribute to clinical decision-making, and play a key role in coordinating care within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
The service works closely with acute trusts, primary care, community services across CLCH, and local authority social care teams to deliver integrated, high-quality care and improve patient outcomes.
The service operates 7 days a week, from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including bank holidays. Full-time staff are expected to work flexibly across a 7-day rota, including early, late and long-day shifts as required.
Act as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, delivering a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to residents referred to the Brent Home First Service.
Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions that support safe and effective discharge planning.
Facilitate timely assessments and coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with colleagues across health and social care services.
Manage your own caseload independently, working with appropriate levels of clinical supervision.
Support the supervision and development of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy students, and support staff.
Contribute to service delivery across different teams or units as required, demonstrating flexibility to meet service needs.
Promote person-centred care, independence, and positive outcomes for patients receiving Home First interventions.
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.
