Job summary
Are you a qualified (or about to qualify) Occupational Therapist who is passionate about advocating for and improving the lives of adults with learning disabilities?
Our CTPLD team (Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities) is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.
Working under the guidance of a Senior OT, you'll receive the ongoing support and supervision to help you excel in your role and take pride in delivering outstanding, person-centred therapy to adults with Learning Disabilities. You'll enjoy variety as no two days are the same. This OT role includes:
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Provide assessments, interventions, and treatments tailored to the unique needs of each individual, including those with complex needs.
As part of a multidisciplinary team based at St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead, you'll work in a variety of community settings including people's homes, supported livingservices& day services.
Our service hours are9-5 Monday to Friday and we can consider flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
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Collaborate with clients, families, carers, and other professionals to assess, plan, implement, and review Occupational Therapy treatment plans for individuals with learning disabilities.
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Provide specialist clinical advice and training to colleagues, carers, and professionals, including students.
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Set specific, relevant goals and conduct care assessments at the start, during, and upon discharge for each referral.
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.
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 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
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
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.
Were 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.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Tracy Patterson on 07733225652 or email tracy.patterson@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
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.
Were 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.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Tracy Patterson on 07733225652 or email tracy.patterson@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Training in Sensory Integration
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment
Desirable
- Work with families
- Work with people who have a learning disability
- Work with people who challenge
- Work with people with mental health problems
- Work with people with complex/profound disabilities
- To have post qualification experience of working with people with learning disability
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Awareness of research methods
- Ability to use a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions
- Ability to assess and manage clinical risk
Desirable
- Knowledge of approaches to challenging behaviour and Intellectual and Profound LD
- Understanding/knowledge of current philosophies of care e.g. Transforming Care, LeDer and other Government Policies
- Ability to effectively manage self and others e.g. Time management caseload management
- Ability to demonstrate reflective practice
- Ability to relate theory/research to practice
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To have access to a car daily
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Desirable
- To hold a driving licence
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Training in Sensory Integration
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment
Desirable
- Work with families
- Work with people who have a learning disability
- Work with people who challenge
- Work with people with mental health problems
- Work with people with complex/profound disabilities
- To have post qualification experience of working with people with learning disability
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Awareness of research methods
- Ability to use a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions
- Ability to assess and manage clinical risk
Desirable
- Knowledge of approaches to challenging behaviour and Intellectual and Profound LD
- Understanding/knowledge of current philosophies of care e.g. Transforming Care, LeDer and other Government Policies
- Ability to effectively manage self and others e.g. Time management caseload management
- Ability to demonstrate reflective practice
- Ability to relate theory/research to practice
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To have access to a car daily
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Desirable
- To hold a driving licence
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).
