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 two band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our well-established rotation here in Reading. We are offering a mixed Occupational Therapy rotation and the opportunity to gain experience in the following teams:
* Inpatient mental health (based at Prospect Park Hospital)
* Inpatient physical rehabilitation (based at Prospect Park Hospital)
* Our community intermediate care team which includes our hospital avoidance pathway and falls service
In each rotation you will be part of a multidisciplinary 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 operate Monday to Friday. In the community rotation there is an expectation to work some weekends (on a rota basis).
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.
About us
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
Job 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 creativelyin accordance withservice needs
Access to a car and ability to travel to patient homes across Reading
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
* Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy
* Registered with the HPC
Continuous Professional Development
* Evidence of CPD
* Evidence of CPD
Previous Experience
* Experience of working as an OT in a relevant clinical area.
* In depth knowledge of care management
* Up to date evidence based on clinical knowledge
* 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Prospect Park Hospital Honey End Ln, Reading RG30 4EJ
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