Job summary
Step Up to Lead:Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a focus on physical health? Do you want to take the next step in your career, taking on a leadership role within a team while staying hands-on with patient care?
We're looking for a passionate candidate to join us as Senior OT for our West Berkshire Community Hospital Inpatients Unit, a friendly and supportive community-based physical health service. The unit includes two wards helping adult patients recover from surgery or acute medical conditions as they prepare to return home. This post is being offered as a secondment or a fixed term contract - so is a great opportunity for development for aspiring leaders.
What makes this role different?
This core hours of this rolewill be are 8am - 4pm however we support flexible working.Currently we are not following weekend working patterns but this may change in the future.
You will be based at West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Thatcham RG18 3AS.
Main duties of the job
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Supervise and support Band 5 Occupational Therapists, OT assistants, and multi-therapy assistants, ensuring ongoing supervision, appraisals, and training to maintain high-quality service.
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Lead the implementation of changes in clinical practice, including planning, developing, and evaluating services, and managing projects such as audits and research.
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Foster key relationships with various healthcare teams, including acute care, secondary care, primary care and GPs, intermediate care teams & social services, clinical governance & patient safety managers community matrons, case managers and district nurses.
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. 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- RCOT Membership
- Membership of relevant special Interest Group
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Post-graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality
- Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to the role
Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate NHS experience
- Experience in the management of patients with highly complex conditions
- Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area and to Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working independently and as part of an MDT
- Experience in the use of standardised assessments
- To have an extensive repertoire of mobilisation and facilitation skills for therapeutic handling of patients
- Experience of the development of staff and teaching others
- Clinical leadership experience
- Experience of working with external agencies e.g. social services
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy in the 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
- Knowledge of Assistive technology
- Ability to work independently and alone in the community.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to the needs of the service
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure and set priorities
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work well within a team
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Must be a car driver
- Must have access to a suitable car for work purposes.
- Must be physically able to load/unload equipment in and out of a car boot (following individual and specific risk assessment).
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- RCOT Membership
- Membership of relevant special Interest Group
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Post-graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality
- Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to the role
Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate NHS experience
- Experience in the management of patients with highly complex conditions
- Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area and to Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working independently and as part of an MDT
- Experience in the use of standardised assessments
- To have an extensive repertoire of mobilisation and facilitation skills for therapeutic handling of patients
- Experience of the development of staff and teaching others
- Clinical leadership experience
- Experience of working with external agencies e.g. social services
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy in the 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
- Knowledge of Assistive technology
- Ability to work independently and alone in the community.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to the needs of the service
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure and set priorities
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work well within a team
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Must be a car driver
- Must have access to a suitable car for work purposes.
- Must be physically able to load/unload equipment in and out of a car boot (following individual and specific risk assessment).
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).
