Assistant Practitioner | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Looking for a new opportunity in healthcare?

Do you have experience in rehabilitation and an interest in supporting people to remain independent at home?

Are you committed to delivering high-quality care and therapy support that helps people maximise their independence and remain at home where appropriate?

If so, we would welcome your application.

Available roles

Role 1– Assistant Practitioner (Domiciliary Therapies, Merton Localities)

Part-time

27 hours 45 minutes per week

Role 2– Assistant Practitioner (Merton

Enhanced Home-Based Therapy Team) Part-time

23 hours 35 minutes per week

Please submit one application only to be considered for both roles. Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be provided with further information about each team during the recruitment process.

We are looking for individuals who are committed to providing excellent care and therapy support to patients within the community.

You will join a multidisciplinary team where collaboration, communication and person-centred care are highly valued. We welcome applications from people with the skills, experience and commitment needed to support patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maintain their independence.

Please note

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship because it is a fixed-term, part-time role.

• Assisting in the identification of health and social care needs and participating in the delivery and evaluation of care packages developed to meet those needs under the indirect supervision of a registered health professional.
• Supporting Occupational Therapists in the safe and effective management of delegated caseloads, delivering interventions under supervision and working within their scope of practice, recognising professional limitations and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Working as part of an interdisciplinary team within community rehabilitation services to support the development and maintenance of effective working relationships with statutory, voluntary, and independent organisations.
• Developing and maintaining clinical skills and competencies through active involvement in the community rehabilitation functions of the service.
• Managing a delegated clinical caseload comprising adult patients with physical and cognitive difficulties within community settings, in accordance with service protocols and individual competencies.
• Collaborating with colleagues across community teams, acute services, General Practitioners (GPs), social services, and voluntary sector organisations to optimise the patient journey, enhance wellbeing, and improve patient outcomes.
• To carry out basic functional assessment to enable a further trusted assessment
• Act within the scope of practice & to recognize boundaries of own practice and responsibility.

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.

** Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s 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.

This advert closes on Thursday 30 Jul 2026