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Due to an exciting new development we are looking for a new Occupational Therapist to join our renowned Tri-Borough Falls Prevention Service within CLCH. The service sees residents of Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham who are at risk of falls. We offer comprehensive assessment within AHP-led and Consultant Geriatrician-led falls clinics and clients’ own homes and deliver evidence-based strength and balance classes as well as one to one rehabilitation.

We a seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic B6 Occupational Therapist, who is passionate about the care of older people and who has experience of managing people at risk of falls in a variety of clinical settings. The post holder will work in domically and clinic settings, will supervise lower banded staff and students and will take an active part in the continued development of the service through quality improvement projects.

The post holder will work alongside a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants and will be supported by their team lead and the Falls Clinical Lead. The Tri-borough Falls Service provides an excellent in-service training programme and regular clinical supervision. We pride ourselves on being at the cutting edge of evidenced based falls prevention management and have a national reputation for excellence.

The post holder will work within professional standards and clinical guidelines to promote best practice and will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. The post holder will build up and maintain key relationships with referring services across CLCH and will be responsible for supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and Physiotherapy students.

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

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
• Single occupancy accommodation in Central London – (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH.

• Be an active member of the Tri-borough Falls Prevention Service.
• To provide comprehensive multi-factorial falls assessment, treatment and evidence based programme of rehabilitation to all clients who have fallen as part of an inter-disciplinary service
• To hold a clinical caseload delivering a client centred, evidence based occupational therapy interventions
• Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation
• Build up and maintain key relationships with referring services across CLCH including the other Falls and Bone Health Services in CLCH, Acute Falls Clinics at St Mary’s and Charing Cross Hospital, Community Rehabilitation Teams, Intermediate Care Teams, GPs, District Nurses, A&E, Ambulance Services and other community service providers to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in the Falls Prevention Service
• Be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, Rehabilitation Assistants and Occupational Therapy students as the opportunities arise.
• Work in a variety of settings including clinics, clients own home, community centres, extra care sheltered housing and continuing care homes
• Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.