Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist looking for a varied role in physical rehab? Are you looking to progress your career to the next step within a role that can offer you consistent personal and professional development?
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our assessment and rehabilitation inpatient therapy team based at St Marks Hospital in Maidenhead / Upton Hospital in Slough.
We are a multi-disciplinary team working to support adults (age 18+) with a variety of neurological, orthopaedic and cognitive difficulties who require more therapy time before being discharged. You will provide assessments, personalised care plans and additional support as well as assisting patients with setting and achieving rehab goals.
We are big on staff development and will help you through your band 5 competencies as well as supporting you with any additional training and development goals you may have. We can also offer you the opportunity to shadow in ICB acute wards.
The service operates 08:00 - 16:00 6 days per week and you will work on a rota basis. Averagely you will work 1 in 6 Saturdays. We are open to applications from those looking for both full and part time hours.
Main duties of the job
* Assist patients throughout the rehabilitation process
* Assist patients in achieving their agreed goals
* Assess the activities of daily living for patients referred and implement rehabilitation programmes
* Regularly evaluate treatment programmes and update documentation
The must haves for this role:
* Qualified Occupational Therapist with experience of working with older adults
* HCPC registration
* Full UK driving license with access to vehicle
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire 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.
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
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
* Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy
Training
Essential
* Evidence of training in rehabilitation of older people.
* Training in the equipment needs of older people.
* Understanding of the models used in Occupational Therapy.
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently
* Ability to drive
* Have access to car
Previous Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a rehabilitation or intermediate care NHS or Social Services setting.
* Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team setting.
* Experience of liaising with Social Care in the UK
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Be able to demonstrate confidence in own decisions
* Be an excellent communicator
* Be a Team player.
* Be open to change.
* Be able to demonstrate flexibility in a work setting.
* Computer skills
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Inpatient Therapists East
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
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