Job summary
We are seeking a specialist, dynamic and extensively experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our Community Mental Health Service. The postholder will lead and deliver high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions for adults with complex mental health needs in a secondary care, community setting. This includes managing a complex caseload, providing clinical & professional leadership, supervision, line management duties, and contributing to service development, quality improvements and transformation initiatives.
The postholder will join a full complement of MDT professions, as a highly motivated and enthusiastic member of the team that supports a positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent holistic care.
You will have regular access to Occupational Therapy specific supervision, support, networking and development opportunities.
This position is full time, permanent, working onsite or in the community five days a week at NHS, Slough New Horizon, Pursers Court, Slough.
Main duties of the job
Deliver advanced OT assessments, interventions and outcome measures, using evidence-based, client-centred approaches for adults with complex mental health needs and diverse co-morbidities.
Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior OTs, support workers, apprentices, and students.
Lead in service evaluation, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
Take a lead on and be responsible for the oversight of the rehabilitation programme within the established Supported Housing project. Take a lead on ensuring the provider is working in a way that is compliant with Local Authority Commissioning Contracts.
To develop and facilitate co-produced workshops for the Recovery College.
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:
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Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
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HCPC Registration
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Mental Health Recovery/rehabilitation approaches
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Significant post-qualification experience in mental health
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Experience of working in community settings
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Supervision of staff or students
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Experience in leadership
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria 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.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of thecommunity. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality MattersSilver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, CarerConfident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will beprovided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: 01753 690950 or email Baljit.gill@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than theadvertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
-
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
-
HCPC Registration
-
Mental Health Recovery/rehabilitation approaches
-
Significant post-qualification experience in mental health
-
Experience of working in community settings
-
Supervision of staff or students
-
Experience in leadership
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria 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.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of thecommunity. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality MattersSilver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, CarerConfident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will beprovided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: 01753 690950 or email Baljit.gill@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than theadvertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Mental Health - Recovery/rehabilitation approaches
- Further learning in Leadership
Desirable
- Further learning in the use of Sensory approaches
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience in mental health
- Experience of working in community settings
- Supervision of staff or students
- Experience in leadership
Desirable
- Experience in service development or project leadership
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of undertaking audits, data collection and data reporting
- Experience of providing training and education for colleagues/students
- Organisational, and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of relevant OT models, clinical assessments, interventions and outcome measures
- Ability to work autonomously, in MDTs and with wider stakeholders
- Knowledge of relevant mental health policy and national drivers/guidelines
Desirable
- Ability to support with research activity
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The role will involve home visits and lone working
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Ability to travel within the community, across multiple destinations
Desirable
- Car driver with access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Mental Health - Recovery/rehabilitation approaches
- Further learning in Leadership
Desirable
- Further learning in the use of Sensory approaches
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience in mental health
- Experience of working in community settings
- Supervision of staff or students
- Experience in leadership
Desirable
- Experience in service development or project leadership
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of undertaking audits, data collection and data reporting
- Experience of providing training and education for colleagues/students
- Organisational, and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of relevant OT models, clinical assessments, interventions and outcome measures
- Ability to work autonomously, in MDTs and with wider stakeholders
- Knowledge of relevant mental health policy and national drivers/guidelines
Desirable
- Ability to support with research activity
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The role will involve home visits and lone working
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Ability to travel within the community, across multiple destinations
Desirable
- Car driver with access to a vehicle
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
