Paediatric Occupational Therapist - CYPIT West
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Overview
We have a full-time opportunity for an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapy Team (CYPIT). Our CYPIT service supports children and young people from birth to 19 years of age across Berkshire. This Band 6 role is based in Newbury and you\'ll cover settings across West Berks.
Responsibilities
* Managing a diverse caseload supporting children and young people in mainstream schools and specialist education settings
* Planning and management of your own school-age caseload and service delivery using an impact-based model of clinical decision making
* Co-production of therapy plans with our families and partners
* Helping shape the universal and targeted training offered to families and schools to enable effective self-management
* Hold and manage a varied caseload of children and young people aged 0–19 across mainstream, special school, and specialist resource settings
* Deliver assessments, plan and provide individualised interventions, and review progress using an impact-based approach
* Collaborate with families, education staff, and the wider MDT to ensure joined-up, effective care
* Provide direct therapy as well as advice, support, and training to others supporting the child
* Maintain accurate records, contribute to care planning, and share updates with families and professionals
* Participate in regular supervision, peer support groups, and service-wide CPD and training events
* Receive mentorship and development support if joining as a Band 5, with a clear pathway to Band 6
* Represent the service positively and work as part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team
Our core hours are Monday - Friday, 9-5 with some flexibility around this.
About Berkshire Healthcare
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. We’re an inclusive and compassionate employer and aim to create a sense of belonging where our people can flourish.
Our values: Caring for and about you; Committed to providing good quality, safe services; Working together to develop innovative solutions.
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + option to buy and sell
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes including electric vehicles
* Wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for equality and inclusion
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust site
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catherine Moulds | Job title: Talent Acquisition Partner | Email: catherine.moulds@berkshire.nhs.uk
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