17 Oct
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Reading
Job description
Job overview
Interview will be held on 01 May 2024.
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 a band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team here in Reading in a well-established rotation role.
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 support (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 09 : 00 17 : 00pm. 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.
Working for our organisation
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 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
Detailed job description and main 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 creatively in accordance with service needs
- Access to a car and ability to travel to patients homes across Readin
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational therapy
- Registered with the HCPC
Continuous Professional Development
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD
- Post graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
Up to date evidence based on clinical knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as an OT in a relevant clinical area
- In depth knowledge of care management
- Experience in a rehabilitation setting
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care service
- Experience of working in rehabilitation / wards
- Experience of supervising and appraising junior members of staff / students
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Organised
- Flexible
- Be an excellent communicator
- Computer skills
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues and audits
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- 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
Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county.
We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place.
We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.
Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire.
We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.
Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.
Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment.
A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.
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