Job summary

We are looking for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with specialist expertise in autism assessment to join the Central London Adult Autism Service.

You will be part of a service providing autism diagnostic assessments, brief post-diagnostic support and professional consultation for adults without a learning disability across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham.

Working closely with mental health teams, adult social care and other local services, you will help provide compassionate, person-centred and evidence-based care. This is an opportunity to use your specialist assessment skills while contributing to consultation, supervision, quality improvement and the ongoing development of the service.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Deliver autism diagnostic assessments, including ADOS-2 and ADI-R.
• Reach well-reasoned conclusions that consider differential diagnoses, co-occurring mental health conditions, and masked or late-recognised presentations.
• Communicate assessment outcomes compassionately and in a neuroaffirmative way.
• Provide specialist consultation on autistic presentation and needs to colleagues in mental health, social care and inpatient services.
• Supervise and quality assure the work of pre-qualified staff.
• Manage an allocated caseload and meet agreed activity expectations within the structured clinic model, supported by supervision and job planning.
• Contribute to audit, research and service development.

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.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-8404191

Job locations

215 Lisson Grove

London

NW8 8LW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or HCPC-approved equivalent. Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling).

Desirable

• Further postgraduate training relevant to autism, neurodevelopmental practice or mental health. (0/2)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, e.g. outpatient, community, primary care, and in-patient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly of emotive situations and distressing issues, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
• Working with autistic people, or with people with neurodevelopmental differences or complex mental health needs.

Desirable

• Experience of working in autism services and conducting autism assessments
• Trained in formal autism assessment tools (e.g., ADOS-2, ADI-R).
• Experience of supervising assistant psychologists or other staff, and/or of teaching and training
• Experience of facilitating groups

Skills

Essential

• High-level written and verbal communication of sensitive information to a range of audience, including diagnostic reports of a high standard.
• Understanding of the needs, preferences and challenges of autistic adults, framed neuroaffirmatively.
• Administration, scoring and interpretation of standardised psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments, integrating complex information into formulation and diagnosis.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, including how culture, language and gender affect recognition and expression of autistic characteristics.
• Knowledge and application of clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding, and of legislation and national and local policy relevant to adult autism and mental health, including NICE guidance (CG142)

Desirable

• Ability to communicate in a community language spoken in the boroughs served. (0/2)
• Doctoral-level research design and methodology; audit, service evaluation and data analysis.

Key Attributes

Essential

• Person-centred, flexible and compassionate; sensitive to cultural diversity; advocates for disadvantaged service users
• Autonomous management of a clinical caseload, prioritising competing demands within a framework of supervision.
• Effective multidisciplinary and cross-agency working across health, social care and third sector.

Desirable

• Commitment to continued learning about autism, including from autistic voices and lived experience.

Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or HCPC-approved equivalent. Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling). Desirable Further postgraduate training relevant to autism, neurodevelopmental practice or mental health. (0/2) Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, e.g. outpatient, community, primary care, and in-patient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly of emotive situations and distressing issues, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse. Working with autistic people, or with people with neurodevelopmental differences or complex mental health needs. Desirable Experience of working in autism services and conducting autism assessments Trained in formal autism assessment tools (e.g., ADOS-2, ADI-R). Experience of supervising assistant psychologists or other staff, and/or of teaching and training Experience of facilitating groups Skills Essential High-level written and verbal communication of sensitive information to a range of audience, including diagnostic reports of a high standard. Understanding of the needs, preferences and challenges of autistic adults, framed neuroaffirmatively. Administration, scoring and interpretation of standardised psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments, integrating complex information into formulation and diagnosis. Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, including how culture, language and gender affect recognition and expression of autistic characteristics. Knowledge and application of clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding, and of legislation and national and local policy relevant to adult autism and mental health, including NICE guidance (CG142) Desirable Ability to communicate in a community language spoken in the boroughs served. (0/2) Doctoral-level research design and methodology; audit, service evaluation and data analysis. Key Attributes Essential Person-centred, flexible and compassionate; sensitive to cultural diversity; advocates for disadvantaged service users Autonomous management of a clinical caseload, prioritising competing demands within a framework of supervision. Effective multidisciplinary and cross-agency working across health, social care and third sector. Desirable Commitment to continued learning about autism, including from autistic voices and lived experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

215 Lisson Grove

London

NW8 8LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

215 Lisson Grove

London

NW8 8LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference to people with complex health needs? We are seeking a motivatedCHC Clinical Assesor to join our Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Complex Care Team.

In this rewarding role, you will support adults with complex and long-term healthcare needs by undertaking assessments, coordinating care packages, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. Working across health and social care systems, you will advocate for service users and their families, helping them navigate the CHC process and access the right support at the right time.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, care providers, local authorities and partner organisations to deliver safe, effective and integrated care. The role also involves safeguarding, quality monitoring, risk management and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

We welcome applications from nurses with strong clinical assessment skills, a sound understanding of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare, and a passion for improving outcomes for diverse communities across North West London.

Join us and help shape the delivery of high-quality care for some of the most vulnerable people in our population.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive assessments to identify healthcare needs and determine eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
• Develop, coordinate and review person-centred care plans that promote positive outcomes and wellbeing.
• Manage a caseload of individuals with complex health needs, ensuring care remains safe, effective and responsive.
• Act as an advocate for service users and families, ensuring their views and preferences are reflected in care planning.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, local authorities, care providers and other stakeholders.
• Lead or contribute to case conferences, MDT meetings and care reviews.
• Identify, assess and manage risks, implementing safeguarding measures where required.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are acted upon in line with local and national policies.
• Monitor the quality, effectiveness and value of commissioned care packages.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records, assessments and reports.
• Liaise with finance and commissioning colleagues regarding care package costs and placements.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, service development and the implementation of best practice.
• Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues, service users and partners.
• Manage competing priorities effectively while working both independently and as part of a team.
• Support the management of appeals and complex cases in collaboration with the Clinical Lead.

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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive Community Rehabilitation Team on a 7-month fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.

Working under the supervision of registered clinicians, you will provide essential support to a multidisciplinary team, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech & Language Therapists, delivering rehabilitation programmes that enable patients to maximise their independence within the community.

You will support patients with a range of physical, cognitive and psychological needs, delivering interventions guided by individual rehabilitation plans to help them achieve their goals and maintain independence in their own homes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team and is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care within the community.

Please note: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027 and is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

As a Rehabilitation Assistant, you will be expected to:

• Support therapy home visits and community-based assessments alongside registered clinicians, or independently once you have achieved the required competencies.

• Deliver delegated therapy interventions and rehabilitation programmes, following agreed care plans and instructions from the supervising clinician.

• Monitor patients during treatment, recognise changes in their condition or signs of deterioration, and promptly report and document concerns to the registered clinician and MDT.

• Promote patient safety and quality of care, including supporting falls prevention and reducing the risk of pressure ulcers.

• Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, families, carers and the MDT, using negotiation and conflict-resolution skills when faced with challenging behaviour.

• Coordinate therapy appointments, manage session bookings and liaise with healthcare professionals to support timely, joined-up care.

• Guide carers, families and education staff in understanding and carrying out prescribed therapy programmes.

• Seek supervision and clarification when managing complex cases, unfamiliar tasks or unclear instructions.

• Work safely and professionally in varied community environments, including homes affected by poor hygiene, pets or clutter.

• Remain flexible, organised and calm under pressure, adapting to changing caseload demands, priorities and stressful situations.

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.

Job summary

We have an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity for an Emergency Care Practitioner to join our integrated Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Hospital at Home (H@H) services, providing high-quality clinical care to people with acute, complex and undifferentiated health needs in community settings.

You will use advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills to assess, diagnose, treat and manage acutely unwell patients, helping to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and support early discharge. You will work autonomously while collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues across primary, community, acute and social care.

As a senior clinician, you will provide clinical leadership, support safe caseload management and contribute to service development and quality improvement.

The role is across 7 days and includes rotational shifts between 08:00 and 23:00.

You must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or a Paramedic with current HCPC registration.

As this is a community-based role, there is a requirement to 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).

Main duties of the job

As an Emergency Care Practitioner, you will:

o Provide skilled, effective and evidence-based care to patients in their homes and other community settings.o Assess referrals, prioritise patients according to clinical need and urgency, and respond within agreed timescales.o Use advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic skills and expert knowledge to identify physical and psychosocial needs and develop short-term care plans that optimise health and wellbeing and help prevent avoidable hospital attendance or admission.o Deliver advanced, autonomous clinical care to patients with acute, undiagnosed or complex health needs, long-term conditions and red-flag presentations.o Undertake face-to-face assessments and interventions in patients' homes, including transporting and handling clinical equipment safely.o Provide clinical leadership, support caseload prioritisation and risk management, and offer supervision and guidance to junior colleagues.o Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, joined-up patient pathways and continuity of 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.

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated and supportive team on a fixed term basis (Full-time / Part-time) until October 2027.

You will work with adults in their own homes and outpatient clinics across West Hertfordshire, supporting people with a range of medical conditions and acquired communication and swallowing disorders, including voice difficulties. Working across a varied caseload will give you the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and expertise in acquired speech, language and swallowing disorders.

Dysphagia competencies and experience of managing dysphagia are essential to this role.

As this is a community-based role, with travel between patient homes, there is a requirement to 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).

Main duties of the job

You will manage adults with acquired communication and swallowing needs across clinics, care homes and patients' homes in West Hertfordshire. You will book patients from the waiting list, plan follow-up appointments and reviews, attend Speech and Language Therapy team meetings and work closely with the multidisciplinary team and other professionals, including writing clinical reports.

You will independently complete specialist assessments, use your clinical knowledge to make appropriate decisions and differential diagnoses, and develop evidence-based care plans covering treatment, advice, review, discharge and communication with patients, carers and colleagues. You will adapt care plans as patients' needs and goals change and determine when individual or group therapy is most appropriate.

You will also assess the need for communication equipment, including high- and low-tech aids, coordinate trials or purchase where appropriate, support patients and carers to use equipment, and support Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists.

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.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Cardiology Nurse passionate about improving the lives of people living with heart failure? Ready to make a real difference by delivering specialist care closer to home?

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) has an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Community Heart Failure Specialist Nurse to join our Brent and Harrow cardiology service on a 12-month fixed-term, part-time basis.

Working autonomously within allocated Primary Care Networks, you will manage a specialist caseload of patients with complex heart failure needs. You'll deliver comprehensive assessments, personalised treatment plans and evidence-based interventions, helping patients manage symptoms, optimise treatment and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

You'll work closely with GPs, consultant cardiologists and multidisciplinary colleagues, while supporting patients and carers with education and self-management. You'll also contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and service development.

Supported by an experienced Clinical Service Lead and Cardiology Clinical Specialist, both with advanced practice qualifications, you'll have opportunities to further develop your expertise.

A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required, subject to the exception set out in the person specification.

Join CLCH and help deliver outstanding heart failure care in the community!

Main duties of the job

This is a varied and rewarding role combining specialist clinical practice, leadership, education and service development. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage a specialist caseload of patients with complex heart failure needs, providing comprehensive assessments, individualised treatment plans and evidence-based care.

• Initiate, titrate and optimise heart failure therapies, supporting symptom management, patient self-care and the prevention of avoidable hospital admissions.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, consultant cardiologists, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.

• Provide specialist clinical advice, education and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals across community services.

• Demonstrate clinical leadership through mentorship, supervision and the delivery of training to support workforce development.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, care pathways and service improvement initiatives.

• Participate in clinical governance, audits, research and quality improvement projects to promote patient safety and evidence-based practice.

• Support the ongoing development of the Community Heart Failure Service, working closely with the Clinical Service Lead to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.

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.

Job summary

Are you a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Nursing Associate looking to make a real difference in your community? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 4 Nursing Associate to join our Barnet Integrated Community Service on a 5-month fixed-term contract.

You'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to housebound patients in their own homes, helping to promote independence, support earlier hospital discharges and prevent avoidable admissions.

Working alongside our dedicated District Nursing teams, specialist nurses, GPs, therapists and social care professionals, you'll deliver clinical interventions under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals.

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and a genuine passion for delivering compassionate community care.

Important - Visa Sponsorship

Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without requiring employer sponsorship. Unfortunately, we will not be progressing applications from candidates who require sponsorship to undertake this role.

Join CLCH and help us deliver excellent care closer to home!

Main duties of the job

As a Band 4 Nursing Associate, you will be responsible for providing a safe, personalised and effective care to patients who require community nursing care by working alongside the community nursing team to deliver clinical and administrative duties.

Your main duties will include

• Providing a number of clinical activities and holistic care under the direct delegation of a registered nurse and carers using a wide range of clinical skills and interventions within a home environment.
• You will need to possess excellent communication skills and a team player and be able to adapt to the changing work patterns of the night service by remaining calm under pressure.
• You will also need to have good IT skills to support the systems in place.
• The Integrated Community Nursing Services has a key focus on facilitating discharges, case management and reducing admission to hospital.
• The service works closely with Acute Hospitals, Hospice, including GPs.
• The service provides care to patients in the community setting. you will be well supported by our current team and provision is also made for your continued professional development.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, 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 *T&C's apply
• 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

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking team looking for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our established Watford and Three Rivers Community Nursing Team as a Deputy Team Lead. The post is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract until November 2027, working 30 hours per week. .

The role offers an excellent opportunity to co-lead one of our neighbourhood teams, working closely with and supported by experienced Team Leaders.

The position is varied and rewarding, with responsibility for managing a patient caseload. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care for patients in their own homes, helping to support independence and improve outcomes.

We are particularly interested in candidates with previous community nursing experience.

We are looking for someone who is committed to collaborative working, approachable, and an effective communicator. You will be confident working both independently and as part of a team, and open to new ideas and ways of working.

As this is a community-based role, with travel between patient homes, there is a requirement to 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).

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to join the Community Nursing service in West Hertfordshire. We are developing new community pathways which will support the delivery of more care in people's homes, and to enable us to do this we have a range of new learning and development opportunities available through the CLCH Academy.

Key duties within the role include:

o To set and maintain standards of care and deploy, co-ordinate and supervise the nursing team and learners as required.o To provide leadership and management to a team of community nurses and other staff covering the four localities across Herts Valleys.o To be responsible for the team's assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised nursing care to patients living in the community. The service is provided seven days per week 8am-6pm.o To be responsible for the team's maintenance of patient and other records.o To participate in the long-term management of patients within the locality.o To have continued responsibility for a defined caseload.o To be responsible for the development and maintenance of competencies within the team.

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.

Job summary

Join our innovative Community Ageing Well Service (CAWS) and make a meaningful difference to older people living with frailty, complex health needs and long-term conditions.

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team to help people remain independent, safe and confident in their own homes. You will use your specialist skills to assess needs, provide person-centred occupational therapy interventions and help people achieve what matters most to them.

CAWS provides proactive, preventative and holistic care, working closely with GPs, community rehabilitation, social care, care homes, voluntary sector organisations and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams.

Our work focuses on:

• Promoting independence, wellbeing and quality of life
• Reducing falls and functional decline
• Supporting admission avoidance
• Enabling people to remain safely at home

This fixed-term maternity cover offers an opportunity to develop your specialist practice while contributing to a service that makes a positive difference to patients, carers and communities.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for people with complex physical, cognitive and functional needs.
• Develop and deliver personalised treatment and rehabilitation plans based on individual goals and strengths.
• Assess and recommend appropriate equipment, adaptations and moving and handling solutions.
• Support people to maximise their independence, function, confidence and quality of life.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop coordinated, person-centred care plans.
• Provide specialist occupational therapy advice to patients, carers and other health and social care professionals.
• Contribute to falls prevention, frailty management and admission avoidance initiatives.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to therapy assistants and junior colleagues, where appropriate.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical governance.
• Build effective working relationships across health, social care and voluntary sector services to support joined-up care.

You will have the opportunity to use and develop your clinical expertise while contributing to a service focused on prevention, independence and better outcomes for older people.

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.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our established Community Heart Failure service as a Heart Failure Specialist Nurse on a fixed-term contract or secondment until May 2027.

Covering the London Borough of Wandsworth, the service provides complex care for people living with heart failure, working closely with primary and secondary care, community integrated services and other healthcare professionals.

You will use your specialist heart failure knowledge and clinical skills to support patients with complex needs, deliver evidence-based care and provide education that helps people understand and self-manage their condition.

The role involves working across both patients' homes and clinic-based settings.

Main duties of the job

You will manage a caseload of people with heart failure in the community, using specialist knowledge and clinical skills to assess needs, plan treatment and provide ongoing support and advice.

Working with the wider heart failure team across primary and secondary care, you will deliver evidence-based care and help ensure patients receive coordinated support.

Key duties include:o Monitoring patients following discharge to help prevent readmission.o Undertaking comprehensive assessments for patients with complex heart failure and co-morbidities, including physical examination, and developing individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning.o Undertaking specialist clinical skills, including administration of medication in line with national and local guidance.o Contributing to the development of heart failure care pathways and implementation of relevant NICE guidance.o Coordinating education for community health professionals and acting as a specialist resource for advice.

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.

Job summary

CHC and Complex Care

The function of the continuing healthcare service (CHC) is to provide comprehensive and ongoing healthcare and support to individuals with complex, long-term health needs. Following being assessed as eligible for continuing healthcare. The eligibility outcome is based on the use of national frameworks and in line with the statutory responsibilities of the ICB for CHC.

The key objectives of the service include undertaking; assessment, care planning, brokering care, monitoring and review of care packages, quality assurance of care providers. As well as providing an appeals process for individuals who have been assessed as not eligible for CHC. We will also ensure that people who have multiple care health and social care conditions are supported in an environment to keep them safe and provide high quality care.

Responsibility for leading the team of assessors, providing leadership and operational management, ensuring that best clinical practice and standards are maintained at all times.

The Continuing Healthcare Clinical Lead, ensures the effective management and delivery of the continuing healthcare service. Responsibilities encompass a range of clinical, administrative, and leadership functions.

Main duties of the job

• Monitor assessment outcomes to ensure quality, consistency and best practice.
• Lead the implementation of Personal Health Budgets (PHBs), providing specialist advice and guidance.
• Provide training and support to healthcare professionals on CHC, FNC, PHBs and relevant specialist areas.
• Ensure Continuing Care and Funded Nursing Care patients receive timely reviews and that care packages remain appropriate and cost-effective.
• Support the appeals process, including investigating complex cases and responding to patient and family queries.
• Promote effective partnership working across healthcare, acute services and social care.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and managed appropriately, including Best Interest Assessments and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• Manage and investigate complaints effectively.
• Lead HR responsibilities, including recruitment, policy implementation and performance management.
• Promote equality and work to reduce inequalities in access and outcomes for residents across North West London.

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.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£72,719 to £83,505 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-AACCC-8362813

Job locations

Sudbury Primary Care Centre

Watford Road, Wembly

London

HA0 3HG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Job description Job responsibilities 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 Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current clinical registration (NMC/HPC)
• Master's degree or equivalent level combination of post-graduate study and further training and experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional education

Desirable

• Qualification in Healthcare Leadership
• Qualification in Quality Improvement methodology

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience leading and managing clinical teams
• Experience with budgets, business planning and cost improvement programmes
• Experience in stakeholder negotiation and consultation
• Experience of complex, multi-disciplinary team working
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Experience of co-ordinating and delivering care for people with complex, long term needs
• Experience with service development and transformational change

Desirable

• Experience building networks with external agencies
• Clinical experience in community or primary care
• Experience with project management

Skills

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of the NHS, including strategic plans at a local and national level
• Knowledge of current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
• Understanding of health inequalities and the impact on clinical outcomes
• Highly effective communication, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret data for the purpose of performance management and service improvement AF/IV/T
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Computer literate

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current clinical registration (NMC/HPC) Master's degree or equivalent level combination of post-graduate study and further training and experience. Evidence of continuing professional education Desirable Qualification in Healthcare Leadership Qualification in Quality Improvement methodology Experience Essential Significant experience leading and managing clinical teams Experience with budgets, business planning and cost improvement programmes Experience in stakeholder negotiation and consultation Experience of complex, multi-disciplinary team working Evidence of continual professional development Experience of co-ordinating and delivering care for people with complex, long term needs Experience with service development and transformational change Desirable Experience building networks with external agencies Clinical experience in community or primary care Experience with project management Skills Essential Detailed knowledge of the NHS, including strategic plans at a local and national level Knowledge of current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services Understanding of health inequalities and the impact on clinical outcomes Highly effective communication, facilitation and negotiation skills Ability to analyse and interpret data for the purpose of performance management and service improvement AF/IV/T Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct Computer literate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Sudbury Primary Care Centre

Watford Road, Wembly

London

HA0 3HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Sudbury Primary Care Centre

Watford Road, Wembly

London

HA0 3HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner to work in the community Cardiac Rehabilitation service in West Hertfordshire. We require a highly motivated and experienced BACPR exercise instructor or an exercise instructor with a background in working with specialist health populations. The post holder must have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills and must be confident in working across professional boundaries to join our enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team. You will need to be flexible, innovative and a good team player with the ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team within the community setting.

The successful individual will be responsible for providing a range of exercise assessments and delivering with support from the wider multidisciplinary team cardiac rehabilitation exercise sessions for patients following a recent cardiac event, cardiac procedure or with a diagnosis of heart failure. These exercise assessments and group therapy intervention will take place in a variety of community venues and virtually.

You will be joining a friendly supportive team where professional guidance is readily available and continuous professional development is strongly encouraged.

Main duties of the job

• To work independently under the direction of cardiac rehabilitation multidisciplinary team - specialist therapy lead, specialist physiotherapist, cardiac rehab specialist nurse and occupational therapist.
• To support an efficient day-to-day running of the cardiac rehabilitation service by providing highly skilled support work and delivering the cardiac rehabilitation exercise component of the program.
• To contribute to the general running of the cardiac rehabilitation service; inclusive of all formats of cardiac rehab delivery i.e. face to face, virtual and home based cardiac rehabilitation.
• To assist in the overall clinical and administrative management of patients under the cardiac rehab services care.
• To deliver routine physiotherapeutic and cardiac rehabilitation treatment programmes independently and progress treatments within guidelines and protocols set out by governing bodies.
• To participate in training of self and others to update and assist in service changes within designated area of specialism
• To be flexible and be prepared to work in other areas depending on service needs

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.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist ready to take the next step in your specialist career?

One-year fixed-term opportunity from January 2027.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Paediatric Community Physiotherapist (Band 7) to join our Community Paediatric Physiotherapy Service in Brent, taking a lead role within our Community and Preschool service.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Physiotherapist with postgraduate paediatric experience and a passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred care.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist physiotherapy for children and young people aged 0-19 with a range of physical needs across community clinics, homes, nurseries and schools.

You will manage a complex SEND caseload, undertake specialist assessments and interventions, provide clinical leadership, support colleagues through supervision and training, and contribute to service development.

Working closely with Health, Education and Social Care colleagues, you will support coordinated care and key transitions, including into adult services.

If you want to develop your leadership, strengthen your paediatric expertise and help shape high-quality community services, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Highly Specialist Paediatric Community Physiotherapist, you will:

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for children and young people aged 0-19 with complex physical needs and SEND.
• Manage a community caseload across homes, nurseries, mainstream schools and community clinics, including preschool and orthotic clinics.
• Assess and recommend specialist equipment and mobility aids to support children's changing needs.
• Work collaboratively with children, families and professionals across Health, Education and Social Care to deliver coordinated care and support transition into adult services.
• Provide clinical leadership, supporting the development of pathways, care packages and service improvements across Brent.
• Line manage, supervise and develop junior staff, assistants and physiotherapy students through appraisal, teaching and clinical supervision.
• Contribute to clinical audit, service transformation, training and evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for children and young people.

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.

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Unplanned Care Services across South and West Hertfordshire. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity offering the chance to make a significant contribution to the delivery of high-quality urgent and unplanned care services.

You will work as part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, alongside Advanced Clinical Practitioners, a Nurse Consultant, nurses, paramedics, therapists, GPs, support workers and administrative colleagues. Our services are focused on providing timely, high quality care in the community, supporting patients to remain at home wherever possible and facilitating earlier discharge from hospital.

As a senior clinical decision maker, you will play a key role in supporting clinical teams and strengthening partnerships with internal colleagues, primary care, and nursing and residential homes. A central part of the role will be maximising appropriate referrals into our services through effective collaboration and relationship building.

Please note: Candidates who have previously applied for this vacancy are not required to reapply.

Main duties of the job

Our Unplanned Care Services include:o Rapid Responseo Early Intervention Vehicle (EIV)o Discharge to Assess pathwayso Frailty Hospital@Homeo General Medical Virtual Ward Our Virtual Ward and Hospital@Home services are delivered in close collaboration with colleagues at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. In this role, you will provide advanced clinical assessment and decision-making primarily within the Rapid Response and Early Intervention Vehicle services, supporting residents to receive safe, effective care at home and enabling timely discharge from acute settings. The post aligns with the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice. You will work closely with fellow Advanced Clinical Practitioners as part of a rota, providing robust advanced clinical cover across weekends and bank holidays. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of innovative and evolving models of care, within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Additional information:o The service operates on a pre-rostered shift pattern, covering 8am-10pm, 7 days per week, including weekends and bank holidayso The role requires travel across the service area; a car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes is required (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). If this role aligns with your skills and aspirations, we would welcome your application.

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.

Job summary

CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist within our inpatient neuro rehab unit in Watford, for an 8 month fixed term contract (ending 29th October 2027).

We are looking to recruit an experienced physiotherapist to the team. You will manage your own caseload as well as triaging new referrals. The caseload includes assessing and treating patients with stroke/neurological conditions, supported discharge and onwards referral to suitable community team.

Our integrated team comprises of therapists, nurses, healthcare assistants, rehab assistants as well as Voluntary sector advisors and team administrators.

You will be part of an enthusiastic, patient focused, team caring for patients in the community while working collaboratively with GPs, acute hospitals, social care and other third sector organisations.

We have a well-established structure for clinical supervision and in service training; providing you with fantastic opportunities to enhance your existing knowledge and skills. It will also support your clinical work and professional development.

As this is an inpatient role but includes community-based duties and visits, there is a requirement to hold a UK driving licence with access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Please Note: We are unfortunately unable to offer visa sponsorship for this fixed term role

Main duties of the job

• To perform physiotherapy assessment of patients with neurological presentations on the Stroke and neuro rehabilitation pathways to develop and deliver an individualised treatment program.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate positive rehab outcomes and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning.
• To fully support initiatives to reduce length of stay, including key working.
• To work flexibly, being willing to provide support on other rehabilitation wards when necessary.
• To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.
• Provide support for the clinical supervision for a rotational Band 5 physiotherapist, student physiotherapists and give direction to members of support staff.
• To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to inform own and general Physiotherapy practice within the unit.
• To participate in a 7-day service covering weekends and bank holiday on a rota basis.

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.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-8331275

Job locations

Holywell Rehabilitation Unit, Langley House

698 St. Albans Road

Watford, Hertfordshire

WD25 9FG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Job description Job responsibilities 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 Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Proven ability to assess and treat neurological patients with sound clinical reasoning and understanding of the rehabilitation process.
• Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic physiotherapy interventions for the treatment of patients with stroke and neurological conditions.
• Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognized outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions.
• Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them, including knowledge of communication difficulties encountered by neurological patients.
• Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance.
• Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Able to work with individuals and groups.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize and demonstrate sound clinical reasoning.
• Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.
• Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel

Desirable

• Experience of neuro-orthotics including splinting/casting.
• Knowledge and experience in FES.
• Ability to use cognitive, behavioral and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met.
• Supervision of assistant / junior staff
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant, RCP, NICE and CSP guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
• Knowledge and experience in research and audit

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current UK HCPC registration
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio, aattendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neuro Rehabilitation.

Desirable

• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist, with both theoretical and practical knowledge across a broad range of Band 5 rotations, including Stroke/ Neurology/Neurosciences.
• Experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals.
• Experience of using a wide range of neuro-physiotherapeutic interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.

Desirable

• Previous experience at Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist (Band 6) level in Neurology/ Stroke/ Neurosciences.
• Experience of working with patients with complex presentation which may include: Brain Injury, SCI, progressive neurological disorders.
• Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. Band 5, rehabilitation assistants
• Experience of supervising physiotherapy students
• Experience in service development projects.

Key Attributes

Essential

• To 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).
• To participate in a 7-day rota and bank holiday

Person Specification Skills & Knowledge Essential Proven ability to assess and treat neurological patients with sound clinical reasoning and understanding of the rehabilitation process. Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic physiotherapy interventions for the treatment of patients with stroke and neurological conditions. Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognized outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions. Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them, including knowledge of communication difficulties encountered by neurological patients. Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance. Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance. Able to work as an autonomous practitioner. Able to work with individuals and groups. Ability to problem solve, prioritize and demonstrate sound clinical reasoning. Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format. Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel Desirable Experience of neuro-orthotics including splinting/casting. Knowledge and experience in FES. Ability to use cognitive, behavioral and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met. Supervision of assistant / junior staff Knowledge and understanding of relevant, RCP, NICE and CSP guidelines Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People Knowledge and experience in research and audit Education/Qualification Essential Degree in Physiotherapy Current UK HCPC registration Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio, aattendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neuro Rehabilitation. Desirable Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN Experience Essential Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist, with both theoretical and practical knowledge across a broad range of Band 5 rotations, including Stroke/ Neurology/Neurosciences. Experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals. Experience of using a wide range of neuro-physiotherapeutic interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions. Desirable Previous experience at Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist (Band 6) level in Neurology/ Stroke/ Neurosciences. Experience of working with patients with complex presentation which may include: Brain Injury, SCI, progressive neurological disorders. Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. Band 5, rehabilitation assistants Experience of supervising physiotherapy students Experience in service development projects. Key Attributes Essential To 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). To participate in a 7-day rota and bank holiday

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Holywell Rehabilitation Unit, Langley House

698 St. Albans Road

Watford, Hertfordshire

WD25 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Holywell Rehabilitation Unit, Langley House

698 St. Albans Road

Watford, Hertfordshire

WD25 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated and supportive team on a fixed term basis until October 2027.

You will work with adults in their own homes and outpatient clinics across West Hertfordshire, supporting people with a range of medical conditions and acquired communication and swallowing disorders, including voice difficulties. Working across a varied caseload will give you the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and expertise in acquired speech, language and swallowing disorders.

Dysphagia competencies and experience of managing dysphagia are essential to this role.

As this is a community-based role, with travel between patient homes, there is a requirement to 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).

Main duties of the job

You will manage adults with acquired communication and swallowing needs across clinics, care homes and patients' homes in West Hertfordshire. You will book patients from the waiting list, plan follow-up appointments and reviews, attend Speech and Language Therapy team meetings and work closely with the multidisciplinary team and other professionals, including writing clinical reports.

You will independently complete specialist assessments, use your clinical knowledge to make appropriate decisions and differential diagnoses, and develop evidence-based care plans covering treatment, advice, review, discharge and communication with patients, carers and colleagues. You will adapt care plans as patients' needs and goals change and determine when individual or group therapy is most appropriate.

You will also assess the need for communication equipment, including high- and low-tech aids, coordinate trials or purchase where appropriate, support patients and carers to use equipment, and support Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists.

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.

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced healthcare professional to join our Continuing Healthcare Service as a Senior Complex Care Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader with extensive NHS Continuing Healthcare experience to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality, equitable and sustainable complex care services across North Central London.

As a senior clinical and operational leader within the Complex Care Service, you will provide expert oversight of highly complex cases, support strategic service development and lead a team of skilled practitioners delivering NHS Continuing Healthcare services. Working across organisational boundaries, you will collaborate with local authorities, provider organisations, acute and community services, primary care and wider system partners to improve patient outcomes, support discharge pathways and ensure services deliver value for money whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of Continuing Healthcare services, contribute to system-wide transformation programmes and support the delivery of integrated care across North Central London.

Main duties of the job

• Provide senior clinical leadership and expert advice across all aspects of NHS Continuing Healthcare.
• Oversee the management of highly complex cases.
• Lead, develop and support a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion and compassionate leadership.
• Manage service performance, workforce planning and operational delivery to ensure key targets and quality standards are achieved.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of service improvement initiatives, pathways and transformation programmes.
• Work collaboratively with system partners to improve patient flow, discharge pathways and integrated care delivery.
• Support budget management and ensure care packages deliver high-quality outcomes and value for money.
• Lead on governance, quality assurance, risk management and compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Represent the service at senior-level meetings and contribute to strategic planning across the wider health and care system.
• Promote equitable, patient-centred services that improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities for patients, families and carers.

This is an opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service alongside experienced clinical and operational leaders, influencing the future delivery of Continuing Healthcare services and contributing to transformation across North Central London.

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.

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking team looking for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our established Watford and Three Rivers Community Nursing Team as a Deputy Team Lead. The post is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract until November 2027, working 30 hours per week. .

The role offers an excellent opportunity to co-lead one of our neighbourhood teams, working closely with and supported by experienced Team Leaders.

The position is varied and rewarding, with responsibility for managing a patient caseload. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care for patients in their own homes, helping to support independence and improve outcomes.

We are particularly interested in candidates with previous community nursing experience.

We are looking for someone who is committed to collaborative working, approachable, and an effective communicator. You will be confident working both independently and as part of a team, and open to new ideas and ways of working.

As this is a community-based role, with travel between patient homes, there is a requirement to 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).

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to join the Community Nursing service in West Hertfordshire. We are developing new community pathways which will support the delivery of more care in people's homes, and to enable us to do this we have a range of new learning and development opportunities available through the CLCH Academy.

Key duties within the role include:

o To set and maintain standards of care and deploy, co-ordinate and supervise the nursing team and learners as required.o To provide leadership and management to a team of community nurses and other staff covering the four localities across Herts Valleys.o To be responsible for the team's assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised nursing care to patients living in the community. The service is provided seven days per week 8am-6pm.o To be responsible for the team's maintenance of patient and other records.o To participate in the long-term management of patients within the locality.o To have continued responsibility for a defined caseload.o To be responsible for the development and maintenance of competencies within the team.

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.

Job summary

Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea Schools Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 SLT to join our SLT education service on a fixed term contract until August 2028. The role will involve working in the mainstream education service in the boroughs of Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea.

You will work closely with other professionals as part of the programme, including a specialist SLCN teacher, and a team of teaching assistants as well as parents/carers and school staff to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the curriculum.

The post holder will:

o Provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties.o Be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.o Provide some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary.o Run appropriate training independently for school and other staff.In the CLCH SLT service we are passionate about reducing inequalities and have an active diversity and inclusion ethos. Take a look at our recruitment video to find out more about working in our teams:

CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube

Main duties of the job

Key duties include:

• To assess the need for, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
• To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of children's communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in the home, school and other relevant settings.
• To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, using evidence-based practice and outcome measurement to provide the most effective treatment to children and their families within clearly defined care plan.
• To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment.
• To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures relevant to the field, in particular in the field(s) of specialisation.

We can offer you:

• Work within innovative, motivated and well-established teams, in a supportive and progressive environment.
• Joint working with other professionals, parents, and class teams to develop a shared understanding of each child's speech, language and communication needs and how these can be supported.
• Support to develop your supervision skills and skills in training others.
• Access to 1:1 & peer group supervision sessions and a regular in-house training programme to develop clinical skills.

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.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

22 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-8318823-A

Job locations

Woodfield Road Medical Centre and Mainstream Schools within Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea

Woodfield Road

W9 3XZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Job description Job responsibilities 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 Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting CYP, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Collaborative work with parents and other professionals
• Experience Training others

Desirable

• Interest to develop clinical specialism in education
• Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Excellent communication /presentation skills verbal and written
• Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
• Good working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYP
• Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014
• Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education)
• Good team working
• Ability to deal with conflict and good problem-solving skills

Key Attributes

Essential

• Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT Experience Essential Experience of supporting CYP, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs) Collaborative work with parents and other professionals Experience Training others Desirable Interest to develop clinical specialism in education Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management Skills Essential Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy Excellent communication /presentation skills verbal and written Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones Good working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYP Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014 Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education) Good team working Ability to deal with conflict and good problem-solving skills Key Attributes Essential Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Woodfield Road Medical Centre and Mainstream Schools within Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea

Woodfield Road

W9 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Woodfield Road Medical Centre and Mainstream Schools within Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea

Woodfield Road

W9 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join us as a Band 7 Occupational Therapy Team Lead within our inpatient rehabilitation service in Hertfordshire.

This part-time, 6-month fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to bring your specialist skills to a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping people with complex and multiple conditions maximise their independence and achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.

You will:

• Provide highly specialised OT assessment, treatment and clinical advice.

• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.

• Provide specialist OT expertise and support to colleagues.

• Work with the OT Lead to develop the service and strengthen integrated working with health and social care partners.

• Support evidence-based, person-centred practice and the development of colleagues.

You will join an inclusive organisation where your expertise, ideas, development and wellbeing are valued.

Main duties of the job

As Occupational Therapy Team Lead, you will:

• Manage a specialist caseload of patients with multiple and complex rehabilitation needs.

• Undertake highly specialised OT assessment and treatment, using evidence-based approaches to support individual goals and independence.

• Provide expert OT advice to patients, carers, relatives and health and social care professionals.

• Work as an active member of the multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation team to support safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

• Act as a specialist clinical resource for OT colleagues and other healthcare professionals across Hertfordshire.

• Support the OT Lead with service development and initiatives that strengthen integrated working with partner organisations.

• Share specialist knowledge and contribute to the development of OT practice across the service.

• Support colleagues to develop their clinical knowledge and skills and contribute to a positive learning environment.

You will have the opportunity to influence practice, contribute to service development and make a meaningful difference to patients during their rehabilitation journey.

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.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-8347571

Job locations

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Barnet Road

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Job description Job responsibilities 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 Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Education /Qualification

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
• Evidence of active CPD portfolio
• Relevant Post graduate training

Desirable

• Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
• Training in appraisal/supervision
• Post graduate qualification in specialist area at a masters or equivalent level in specialist field

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
• Experience as an OT in at least two of the following areas: People with conditions affecting physical function, cognition, aging
• Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a persons home on the grounds of disability
• General rehabilitation and falls management
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising staff and / or students
• NHS experience

Desirable

• Experience of research and clinical audit
• Experience of working with social services
• Experience in setting up and running activity based group programme

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
• Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
• Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists & students
• Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting
• Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications Personal and professional responsibility
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE and RCOT clinical guidelines
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
• Knowledge of recent national policies and legislation relating to health and social care provision

Other

Essential

• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to work both independently, and with direct and indirect supervision.
• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post
• Car Driver unless covered by Equality Act 2010
• Willingness to work flexibly at a variety of locations across the division/local area
• Able to be organized, prioritise and manage own time.
• Able to accept advice and feedback and to act upon this

Person Specification Education /Qualification Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Current AHP with UK HCPC registration Evidence of active CPD portfolio Relevant Post graduate training Desirable Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT) Training in appraisal/supervision Post graduate qualification in specialist area at a masters or equivalent level in specialist field Experience Essential Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level) Experience as an OT in at least two of the following areas: People with conditions affecting physical function, cognition, aging Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a persons home on the grounds of disability General rehabilitation and falls management Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of supervising staff and / or students NHS experience Desirable Experience of research and clinical audit Experience of working with social services Experience in setting up and running activity based group programme Skills and Knowledge Essential Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists & students Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications Personal and professional responsibility Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE and RCOT clinical guidelines Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with people with physical disabilities Knowledge of recent national policies and legislation relating to health and social care provision Other Essential Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours Able to work both independently, and with direct and indirect supervision. Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post Car Driver unless covered by Equality Act 2010 Willingness to work flexibly at a variety of locations across the division/local area Able to be organized, prioritise and manage own time. Able to accept advice and feedback and to act upon this

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Barnet Road

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Barnet Road

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job 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, treatment and discharge planning.

In this Band 5 role, you will:

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

• Assess individual needs and plan appropriate occupational therapy 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.

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

• Build and maintain effective relationships with referring CLCH acute and community services to support appropriate referrals and understanding of the Occupational Therapist and multi-professional team roles.

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

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.

Job summary

We are looking for a caring and motivated Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join the Maida Vale District Nursing Team, based at Lisson Grove Health Centre.

Working under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional, you will provide general and specific care to a delegated caseload, helping people maintain their independence and receive individualised, person-centred care.

You will be supported to develop your skills and complete competency assessments relevant to your clinical practice.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF Level 3) or recognised equivalent.
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting and as part of a team.
• Good communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• The ability to organise your time and workload effectively.
• A willingness to undertake further training and development.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a community nursing service focused on delivering safe, high-quality care closer to home.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work within agreed competencies, procedures and protocols to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to patient assessment and accurately recording and reporting relevant clinical information.
• Undertaking delegated clinical activities once assessed as competent, including vital signs, urinalysis, glucose monitoring and mobility-related interventions.
• Supporting patients to maintain independence with activities of daily living.
• Identifying and promptly reporting changes in a patient's condition.
• Communicating effectively and sensitively with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Organising and prioritising your delegated caseload and appointments with minimal supervision.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and using clinical databases and IT systems.
• Following infection prevention, health and safety, lone-working, data protection and incident-reporting requirements.
• Participating in training, competency development, team meetings, audits and service improvement.
• Working within your level of competence and seeking appropriate support when required

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.