Specialist Occupational TherapistNHS
Job summary
Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist with a passion for Neuro Rehabilitation and a forward-thinking approach to patient care? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Community Based Neuro Rehabilitation and Early Supported Discharge (Stroke) Team, working across East Berkshire.
This role offers a flexible 22.5 hrs working week in which you will support patients in their own homes, helping them to achieve meaningful goals.
You'll work within a supportive multidisciplinary team alongside Band 7 Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Neuro Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists and Stroke Nurses, delivering high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation. You'll also join a wider network of Neuro Specialist Occupational Therapists, with access to excellent training, peer support and opportunities to contribute to service development.
We're seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with experience in Neurorehabilitation, strong organisational skills and a commitment to continuous learning. You'll confidently manage your own caseload, work independently and deliver outstanding care.
Applicants must hold a recognised Occupational Therapist qualification, be HCPC registered, and have a full UK driving licence with daily access to a vehicle, as travel between patients' homes is essential and not all locations are accessible by public transport.
Main duties of the job
- Use specialistOccupational Therapyskills for patients with Neurological Conditions and work with other members of the MDTto maximise rehab outcomes for patients and support them to achieve meaningful goals
- Responsible forassessment, differential diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and writing of full and clear clinical records and assessment reports, reflecting clinical reasoning
- Work with other agencies and services to support patients in the management of their condition including their care, social, postural and equipment needs
- Work together with members of the team across the MDT to support clinical decision making around patient care and triage of new referrals
- Contribute service development projects,evaluation and audit
- Supervision, training and support of other Therapy Assistants and students
- Work with otherOTs and the MDT on servicedevelopment projects,supporttrainingand clinical excellence within the team with the support of senior colleagues
- Responsibility formaintaining own competency and effectiveness of practise through relevant CPD, knowledge of clinical guidelines and research
- Maintaina high levelof professional responsibility by following relevant trust and professional standards and policies
Job description
The must haves for this role:
- Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Car driver with access to a vehicle for daily use to travel to patients homes
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
Stroke Specialist Rehabilitation Service | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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 opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour 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 callLouisa Gillon07917 094075or email:[email protected] 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.
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