Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our established team in West Berkshire Community Hospital. Highclere and Donnington are community inpatient wards providing rehabilitation to adults across the West of Berkshire with a wide range of complex health needs.
Are you passionate about working with patients with complex needs to support their independence and function?
The post holder will have a range of Occupational Therapy skills and experience, be well organised and will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality service as part of the MDT. The post involves working alongside the Inpatient Services Manager and Therapy Lead and is a mix of both a clinical case load and the management of junior colleagues. This requires someone with effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a multi-disciplinary team and independently.
There is a strong professional leadership structure within our organisation, and you will be supported by the Therapy Lead in Community inpatients, the Inpatient Services Manager, and the Occupational Therapy Professional Lead.
This post will suit someone with leadership experience, but equally might appeal to someone looking to develop their leadership skills.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT COVERING MATERNITY LEAVE AND WILL BE FOR A PERIOD OF BETWEEN 9 -12 MONTHS.
Interviews to be held 7 August 2023
Main duties of the job
1. To ensure that own clinical practice and that of all qualified and non-qualified OT staff for whom you are responsible complies with appropriate professional and Trust standards and guidelines.2. To demonstrate specialist knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of biological, physical, social, psychological and clinical sciences in relation to occupational performance relevant to elderly care.3. To identify service developments & needs, to contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of the service, and have responsibility for defined projects.4. To comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating of processes as appropriate.5. To facilitate, establish and maintain clear and effective communication networks with a variety of people, professional and external agencies, e.g. patients, carers, multi-disciplinary team, GP practices, Community and Acute hospital staff.6. To be responsible for the clinical performance management and annual appraisal of staff that you line manage in accordance with the Knowledge and Skills framework.7. To provide highly specialist advice to OT colleagues, working both within the area of expertise and other clinical areas.
In addition to ensuring you develop the skills needed to deliver a high standard of personal professional care and treatment to the patients on our wards, BHFT is keen to provide access to any additional training.
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.
The trust employs almost 5,000 people over more than 100 sites and community settings across Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.
As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall 100 Top Employer. Whatever your background or individual needs, at Berkshire Healthcare you'll be supported by friendly and professional managers to succeed.
These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:o Caring for and about you is our top priorityo Committed to providing good quality, safe serviceso Working Together with you to develop innovative solutionsWe welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseriesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role:1. Skilled Occupational Therapist with experience in rehabilitation2. Ability to work under pressure both individually and as part of a team3. Adaptive, reactive, style of working to support the team to deliver an outstanding level of care to our patients.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseriesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role:1. Skilled Occupational Therapist with experience in rehabilitation2. Ability to work under pressure both individually and as part of a team3. Adaptive, reactive, style of working to support the team to deliver an outstanding level of care to our patients.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
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
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration
Desirable
- BAOT Membership
- Membership of relevant special Interest Group
- Master's degree
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Post-graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality such as Accredited courses in Cognitive impairment
- Post-graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality such as Accreditation of practise Educators (Apple)
Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate NHS experience
- Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy in management of patients with highly complex conditions
- Understanding national policies /guidelines relevant to the area e.g. National Service Frameworks for falls, stroke, mental health
- Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area and to Occupational
- Knowledge of Assistive Technology
- Forward Thinking
- Ability to work independently and alone in the community
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Proven leadership ability
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Use of standardised assessments
- To have an extensive repertoire of mobilisation and facilitation skills for therapeutic handling of patients
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational in management of patients with highly complex conditions
- Understanding national policies and guidelines relevant to area
- Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area and Occupational Therapy.
- Knowledge of Assistive technology
- Forward Thinking
- Ability to work independently and alone in the community.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Proven clinical and leadership ability
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Use of standardised assessments
- To have an extensive repertoire of mobilisation and facilitation skills in patient manual handling
- Evidence of own CPD
- Ability to develop others through CPD/PDP/in-service training
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Good time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure and set priorities
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work well within a team
- Involvement in social services processes
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others - both formally and informally
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Criminal Records Bureau clearance
- Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently.
- To understand the needs of people from different ethnic origins
- Car driver and access to a car
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration
Desirable
- BAOT Membership
- Membership of relevant special Interest Group
- Master's degree
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Post-graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality such as Accredited courses in Cognitive impairment
- Post-graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality such as Accreditation of practise Educators (Apple)
Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate NHS experience
- Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy in management of patients with highly complex conditions
- Understanding national policies /guidelines relevant to the area e.g. National Service Frameworks for falls, stroke, mental health
- Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area and to Occupational
- Knowledge of Assistive Technology
- Forward Thinking
- Ability to work independently and alone in the community
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Proven leadership ability
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Use of standardised assessments
- To have an extensive repertoire of mobilisation and facilitation skills for therapeutic handling of patients
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational in management of patients with highly complex conditions
- Understanding national policies and guidelines relevant to area
- Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area and Occupational Therapy.
- Knowledge of Assistive technology
- Forward Thinking
- Ability to work independently and alone in the community.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Proven clinical and leadership ability
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Use of standardised assessments
- To have an extensive repertoire of mobilisation and facilitation skills in patient manual handling
- Evidence of own CPD
- Ability to develop others through CPD/PDP/in-service training
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Good time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure and set priorities
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work well within a team
- Involvement in social services processes
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others - both formally and informally
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Criminal Records Bureau clearance
- Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently.
- To understand the needs of people from different ethnic origins
- Car driver and access to a car
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
