About the Role
Are you a qualified or soon to be qualified Occupational Therapist? Are you looking for a diverse role that can offer you a wealth of experience working in both adult mental health and physical rehabilitation support services? This position provides that opportunity.
Job Overview
We have a rare opportunity for two Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our well-established rotation based in Reading. The position offers a mixed Occupational Therapy rotation with experience across inpatient mental health, inpatient physical rehabilitation and a community intermediate care team.
Key Rotation Details
The inpatient services operate Monday to Friday. In the community rotation there is an expectation to work some weekends on a rota basis.
Teams Covered
* Inpatient mental health (Prospect Park Hospital)
* Inpatient physical rehabilitation (Prospect Park Hospital)
* Community intermediate care team (hospital avoidance pathway and falls service)
Responsibilities
* Participate in the Band 5 rotation, rotating every 8 months following discussion with line manager and Occupational Therapy professional lead.
* Plan and organise a designated caseload of patients and their own professional activities under the supervision of a senior qualified Therapist.
* Work with patients and carers to identify therapy goals using standardised and non-standardised assessment tools to assess their skill deficits and occupational needs.
* 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 the supervision of junior staff and students as required.
Professional Development
You will have the opportunity to develop your career and join our established multi-professional preceptorship programme with support to work through your Band 5 competencies. You will also have access to our trust-wide learning and development programme, Occupational Therapy learning forums and Band 5 Occupational Therapy peer support.
About the Trust
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire and fostering an inclusive and compassionate environment.
Values
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working together with you to develop innovative solutions
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* 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
Must Haves
* Professional qualification or degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration
* A commitment and passion to deliver high quality care in mental health and physical health settings
* An ability to be flexible and work creatively in accordance with service needs
* Access to a car and ability to travel to patients’ homes across Reading
Equal Opportunities
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.
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