Job Description

Are you an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist who is passionate about children with complex needs?



Are you looking to work as part of a supportive team in a flexible working environment whilst earning HCAS?



We have a new and exciting opportunity for a band 7 O ccupational Therapist to join our team based at St Marks Hospital in Maidenhead.



You will have the opportunity to work as part of an experienced team of therapists in a mix of community setting s, early years settings, homes and schools having independence and autonomy to manage your own caseload.



In your role you will be expected to deliver a high standard of occupational therapy care to children and young people with developmental and complex needs , therefor e for this role we are looking for someone with a real passion for seeing young children reach their potential .



As part of an integrated therapy team, you will have the opportunity to share and learn from Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists working alongside you. We value the development of our staff and offer training opportunit ies as led by service/local population needs.



Our core working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00 but we can offer flexibility around this. The role will involve some travel to clinic/educational settings but also leaves room for some remote/ home working. Permanent part -time position available, full -time options considered.



Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people with developmental / complex needs



Function as a specialist autonomous clinician, supporting delivery of the CYPIT model and provid ing support to more junior staff



Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives as requested



Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and provide written therapy plans and reports including contribution to the EHCP Assessment process and tribunals as required



Use the Care Aims care planning approach, impact-based clinical decision making, and associated outcome measures



Provide specialist clinical care including assessment, diagnosis and interventions, for a paediatric caseload



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

The "must haves" for this role:

Be a qualified Occupational T herapist, with RCOT and HCPC registrations



Have experience in assessing and treating 0- 18 year olds with developmental and complex needs presentations



Hold a full UK driving license, with access to using a vehicle for work purposes



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. For further application tips - see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.



If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Gemma West on 07789 741450 or email: gemma.west@hberkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.



We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required .



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.