Job Description

We are pleased to be able to offer a band 6 Occupational Therapist (fixed term contract) role working in the West Berkshire area. We are a community team covering from Lambourn to Tilehurst. We are an integrated team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy assistants , and admin support . The service supports multiple pathways including Community Reablement , Falls and Community Physiotherapy. This is an exciting time to join BHFT, as we develop services to work in an integrated way within the community in West Berkshire and across Berkshire West.



The successful candidate will be required to provide / willing to develop skills in providing high quality, responsive services working as an integral member of the team. You will also work closely with social services and voluntary organization for adults with a wide range of physical impairments and mental health conditions.



The successful candidate will work autonomously under the guidance of senior clinicians (as required ) having a clinical responsibility for a designated caseload.



Support hospital discharge referrals to promote the independence of service users on the caseload and identify any long-term needs.



Support falls pathway completing environment and clinical assessments to reduce risk of service users from falls within their homes



Provision of equipment to promote independence and safety.



Hold a caseload and work autonomously



Work flexibly to ensure urgent referrals are adequately managed



Supporting colleagues in the delivery of compassionate, safe and structured care



Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with others as appropriate



Provide guidance and appropriate delegation to therapy assistants in the tea



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 you to be considered for this role:

HCPC registration as a Occupational Therapist and e xcellent communications skills



Understanding of intermediate care with experience of rehabilitation and hospital discharge



Car driver with a valid UK driving license with ability and readiness to be flexible within working day s.



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.



We're 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.