Job Description

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 y ou will be part of a multidisciplin ary 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 o perate Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00pm . I n the community rotation there is an expectation to work some weekends ( on a rota bas is )



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 .



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

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 a bility to travel to patients home s across Reading



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.



We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.



Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.