Job summary
Are you passionate about Occupational Therapy and looking for a role that offers flexible workingand also pays HCAS? Would you like to work for one of the few trusts rated as "Outstanding" by the CQC?
We arecurrently recruitingfor aqualified Occupational Therapist to join ourteamsupporting Adults with Learning Disabilities in the Windsor and Maidenhead area (WAM).
We are afriendlyjoint Multi Professional Team of Health and Social Care Staff,whowork across a range of settings from people's homes, residentialand supported livingservicesandday services.Youwillcover a wide variety of areas from skill development to equipment provision, both individual and group work and sensory assessmentsandsupport.
No two days are the sameand we are looking for someone with passion for their work, creative and flexible in thoughtwho isopen to working holistically and jointly with our supportive Team.You will bepassionate about advocating for and enabling people with learning disabilities to achieve, be healthy and have the same opportunities as anyone else. In response we will provide you with a supportive Team where you can reflect, learn and develop.
The core hours for this role are 9-5 Monday toFridayand we are open tosuggestions of flexible working.You will be based at St Marks Hospital, Maidenheadprimarilysupportingthe WAM CTPLD team,however theremay be occasions when you willbe requiredto provideTrust wide cover.
Main duties of the job
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Withsupervisionfrom the Band 6 OT, to manage a caseload of service users with complex needs, using evidence based/person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
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Providespecialist clinical advice, training (as agreed) and information to colleagues,carersand other professionals, including students.
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 site
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
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Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (including Masters) and HCPCRegistration
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Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment.
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Passion and creativity for working as an Occupational Therapist and working with other professionals
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Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
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.
Werecommitted 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. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Lisa Hollison 01182077664 or email:lisa.hollis@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
-
Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (including Masters) and HCPCRegistration
-
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment.
-
Passion and creativity for working as an Occupational Therapist and working with other professionals
-
Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
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.
Werecommitted 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. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Lisa Hollison 01182077664 or email:lisa.hollis@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Professional Qualification or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council
State Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council
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, for at least one year
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- 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
- Awareness of research methods
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To hold a driving licence
- To have access to a car daily
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Professional Qualification or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council
State Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council
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, for at least one year
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- 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
- Awareness of research methods
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To hold a driving licence
- To have access to a car daily
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
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).
