Job Description

Job Title:

Occupational Therapist - 82531

Grade:

Band 6

Trust:

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Erlegh House, Reading RG6 6BZ

Ward/Dept:

CYPIT East

Hours:

37.5 hours

Shift Pattern:

Mon-Fri 8:30-16:30/9:00-17:00

Pay Rates - Day:

22.99

Why might this job interest you?

Are you an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist who is passionate about children with complex needs? We have a new and exciting opportunity for a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the team based in Reading.

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 or experienced band 5 OT to join our amazing integrated therapy team. As a Children's OT, you will be part of the Children and Young People's Integrated Therapy team under the direction of a Band 7 therapist. There will also be dedicated time and opportunities to shadow therapists in various settings, attend training sessions and develop your knowledge and skills within the wider school age therapy team.

Responsibilities of this job role

Function as a specialist autonomous clinician, with a role in supporting delivery of the CYPIT model, development of the CYPF (Children and Young People and Families model).

Provide specialist clinical care including assessment, diagnosis and interventions, for a mixed caseload, and to be active in providing guidance and support to other more junior staff.

Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people with developmental / complex needs in area of specialist expertise, using evidence based/person-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

Provide specialist therapy input into clinical services within a designated area/team, contributing to defined projects as requested by Clinical Leads.

Provide high quality supervision as appropriate to your level of knowledge and skill to several band 5/4/3 therapists, enabling them to do the same to more junior staff.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

OT Qualification and experience mandatory

HCPC registration mandatory

Experienced in working with Paediatric caseload in community and excellent clinical decision making essential

RiO training desirable

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

Relevant Qualifications

Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care

- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay

to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements

at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help -

access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle

- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities

via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.

Explore different wards

, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community

means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply

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Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 22.99 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person