Job summary
Advanced Community Occupational Therapist/ Base - Upton, Slough/ 0.6 wte part time / no 'On call' or weekend work / MSc level training supported / Free staff parking. Patient experience and Staff Health & wellbeing is high on our agenda; the working days/times for the successful candidate can be flexible.
We have an exciting Band 7 opportunity within our Integrated Services based at Upton Hospital across Community and Assessment and Rehabilitation in East Berkshire, and are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative candidate.
For this post you will need to have good, solid experience of working as an Occupational Therapist in the rehabilitation of older adults at Band 6 level. A good working knowledge of how the different community, primary and secondary care services, Local Authorities and voluntary services work together is also key. The post will involve a mixture of clinical and management duties.
As well as working clinically, this post will support the implementation of Occupational Therapy within the Integrated Services East, promoting learning, service innovation and leadership.
To be successful in this position you will need the ability to work independently and as a team player; You will work closely with the Integrated Services locality leads and alongside other community services leads and the Integrated Service manager.
Main duties of the job
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
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
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Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
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Sound clinical reasoning and knowledge in the rehabilitation of older adults
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Fantastic interpersonal skills
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Passion for teaching staff and service innovation
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
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
-
Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
-
Sound clinical reasoning and knowledge in the rehabilitation of older adults
-
Fantastic interpersonal skills
-
Passion for teaching staff and service innovation
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
- Formal post-graduate qualification in a relevant Community and Rehabilitation area
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent post- graduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in relevant clinical field
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant post graduate experience as a senior Occupational Therapist
- Post graduate experience within specialist areas across frailty/ rehabilitation/ community settings
- Experience of lone working
- Involvement and awareness of QI process
- Substantial experience in the development of staff and teaching others.
- Clinical leadership experience
- Experience with working with external agencies e.g Social Services
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy in management of patients in the community
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Ability to undertake lone working.
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Sound awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines relevant to Community services.
- Knowledge and understanding of Social Services and voluntary organisations and willingness to work closely with them.
- Good time management / planning and organisational skills
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to supervise other staff e.g. assistants, technical instructors.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
- Good knowledge of factors that contribute to good team working.
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and service development
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to problem solve / good clinical reasoning skill
- Ability to contribute positively to team working / team morale.
- Willingness to take directions / receive constructive criticism.
- Willingness to learn - especially learning relevant to specialist field of community Occupational Therapy.
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Research
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle.
- Ability to be able to travel between multiple sites efficiently.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- RCOT membership
- Formal post-graduate qualification in a relevant Community and Rehabilitation area
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent post- graduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in relevant clinical field
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant post graduate experience as a senior Occupational Therapist
- Post graduate experience within specialist areas across frailty/ rehabilitation/ community settings
- Experience of lone working
- Involvement and awareness of QI process
- Substantial experience in the development of staff and teaching others.
- Clinical leadership experience
- Experience with working with external agencies e.g Social Services
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy in management of patients in the community
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Ability to undertake lone working.
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Sound awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines relevant to Community services.
- Knowledge and understanding of Social Services and voluntary organisations and willingness to work closely with them.
- Good time management / planning and organisational skills
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to supervise other staff e.g. assistants, technical instructors.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
- Good knowledge of factors that contribute to good team working.
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and service development
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to problem solve / good clinical reasoning skill
- Ability to contribute positively to team working / team morale.
- Willingness to take directions / receive constructive criticism.
- Willingness to learn - especially learning relevant to specialist field of community Occupational Therapy.
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Research
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle.
- Ability to be able to travel between multiple sites efficiently.
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).
