Specialist Occupational Therapist

Putting community at the heart of everything we do.

Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well‑being.

To join us and help make a real difference in the communities we work in, browse our latest jobs and opportunities below.

Main area Occupational Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday - 8am to 6pm) Job
-SOUTH-8258031

Site Merton Civic Centre Town Morden Salary £45,953 - £54,254 per annum, inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 28/09/2026 23:59

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Join our Merton Enhanced Home-Based Rehabilitation Team (MEHBRT) as a Specialist Occupational Therapist and help people make meaningful progress towards recovery and independence in their own homes.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide timely , person-centred occupational therapy to patients transitioning from hospital who have ongoing health or social care needs.

This is an opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice with leadership and service development. You will:

Assess patients and develop rehabilitation plans that reflect their individual needs and goals.

Support the development, delivery and evaluation of the MEHBRT service.

Manage your own caseload, including complex cases, with access to senior support when needed.

Provide clinical leadership, advice, education and supervision to colleagues and students.

Contribute to service quality, performance and continuous improvement.

You will work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective rehabilitation and positive outcomes.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who share our commitment to inclusive, person-centred care and helping people achieve greater independence.

You will provide specialist assessment,…