Band 7 Occupational Therapist (OT) – Community
The Band 7 Occupational Therapist (OT) in Community Services plays a key role in delivering high-quality specialist support to individuals living at home or in community settings who require rehabilitation, functional assessment, and ongoing therapeutic intervention. As a contributor to clinical excellence at London, the Band 7 OT ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
This position requires strong clinical reasoning, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Typical duties include comprehensive patient assessment, contributing to diagnosis, developing and implementing tailored therapy plans, monitoring outcomes, maintaining detailed documentation, and supporting governance, audit, and service-improvement initiatives.
The role involves active participation in multidisciplinary meetings, community visits, training sessions, supervision structures, and quality initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience and improving service delivery. Professionalism, empathy, resilience, and adaptability are essential, particularly when supporting individuals with diverse needs, social complexities, long-term conditions, or functional decline.
In addition to core clinical responsibilities, the Band 7 OT is expected to support and supervise junior staff, contribute to teaching, and engage in continuous professional development to maintain and advance clinical competence. The ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise effectively, and remain calm under pressure is fundamental within the dynamic and often unpredictable community environment.
The role requires adherence to all clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding procedures, and regulatory standards while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect. Leadership capabilities such as problem-solving, initiative, and strategic thinking further strengthen the OT’s contribution to overall service effectiveness.
Strong interpersonal skills and a person-centred approach underpin the position, ensuring that care delivery aligns with organisational values and contributes positively to London’s broader community healthcare mission. The role demands ongoing professional development, adaptability, collaborative teamwork, and a sustained commitment to delivering consistently high-quality community-based care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver safe, effective, high‑quality clinical services.
- Conduct assessments and develop patient‑centred treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to clinical guidelines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in training, teaching, and supervision where appropriate.
- Uphold safeguarding, governance, and regulatory standards.
Key Requirements:
- Relevant professional qualification and registration.
- Experience in the specialty of practice.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage workloads.
- Commitment to evidence‑based and patient‑centred care.
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
- Professionalism, reliability, and problem‑solving skills.
