Overview
We are seeking a specialist, dynamic and extensively experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our Community Mental Health Service. The postholder will lead and deliver high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions for adults with complex mental health needs in a secondary care, community setting. This includes managing a complex caseload, providing clinical & professional leadership, supervision, line management duties, and contributing to service development, quality improvements and transformation initiatives.
The postholder will join a full complement of MDT professions, as a highly motivated and enthusiastic member of the team that supports a positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent holistic care.
You will have regular access to Occupational Therapy specific supervision, support, networking and development opportunities.
This position is full time, permanent, working onsite or in the community five days a week at NHS, Slough New Horizon, Pursers Court, Slough.
* Clinical: Deliver advanced OT assessments, interventions and outcome measures, using evidence-based, client-centred approaches for adults with complex mental health needs and diverse co-morbidities.
* Leadership and Supervision: Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior OTs, support workers, apprentices, and students.
* Service Development and Governance: Lead in service evaluation, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Other Duties: Take a lead on and be responsible for the oversight of the rehabilitation programme within the established Supported Housing project. Ensure the provider is working in a way that is compliant with Local Authority Commissioning Contracts. Develop and facilitate co-produced workshops for the Recovery College.
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
* 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
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Baljit Gill
Job title: Business Development Manager
Email: Baljit.Gill@berkshire.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01753 690950
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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