Occupational Therapist (Rotational Post)
Band 5
Main area Reading Intermediate Care Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 371-CHS1005
Site Reading Intermediate Care Town Reading Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/05/2025 23:59 Interview date 08/05/2025
Are you a qualified or soon to be qualified Occupational Therapist? Are you looking for a diverse role which can offer you a wealth of experience working in both adult mental health and physical rehab support services ?
We have a rare opportunity for a band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team here in Reading in a well-established rotation role. We are offering a mixed Occupational Therapy rotation and the opportunity to gain experience in the following teams:
• Inpatient physical rehabilitation support (based at Prospect Park Hospital)
• Our community intermediate care team which includes our hospital avoidance pathway and falls service
In each rotation y ou will be part of a multidisciplin ary team working closely with other agencies to provide evidence-based interventions to the people that access our services.
You will have the opportunity to develop your career and join our established multi professional preceptorship program with support to work through your band 5 competencies. You will also have access to our trust wide learning and development program, have access to our Occupational Therapy learning forums and band 5 Occupational Therapy peer support.
The inpatient services o perate Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00pm. I n the community rotation there is an expectation to work some weekends ( on a rota bas is )
Main duties of the job
Participate in the band 5 rotation - rotating every 8mths following discussion with line manager and Occupational Therapy professional lead.
To plan and organise a designated caseload of patient and their own professional activities under the supervision of a senior qualified Therapist.
To work with patients and carers to identify therapy goals using standardised and non-standardised assessment tools to assess their skill deficits and occupational needs.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment interventions to measure progress and ensure effectiveness.
Contribute specific Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills to the multi-professional team.
Participate in supervision of junior staff and students as required .
Working for our organisation
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for this role:
Professional qualification or degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration
A commitment and passion to deliver high quality care in a mental health and physical health settings
An ability to be flexible and work creatively in accordance with service needs
Access to a car and a bility to travel to patients home s across Reading
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
* Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy
* Registered with the HPC
Training
* Evidence of CPD
* Post graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality
Previous Experience
* Up to date evidence based on clinical knowledge
* Experience of working as an OT in a relevant clinical area.
* In depth knowledge of care management
* Experience in a rehabilitation setting
* Knowledge of Intermediate Care service
* Experience of working in rehabilitation/wards
* Experience of supervising and appraising junior members of staff/students
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Organised
* Flexible
* Be an excellent communicator
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues and audits
Additional Requirements
* Car Driver/ Ability to travel to multiple sites
* Ability to work on Weekends, band Holidays and Extended Hours, including shift working depending on the service needs. Possible Weekend duty frequency: 1 weekend day every 3rd weekend
These are the values that we live by atBerkshire Healthcare:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Please find attached the behaviour framework that underpins these values for this job role.
At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.
We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.
Please note we may close positions before the advertised date.
Once you have applied, please check your email regularly for updates. All appointments are subject to NHS Employment Checks, and false information may result in withdrawal of offers. For information on how we store your information, please review our privacy statement .
No agencies, please.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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