Job Description

We are looking to recruit a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist working in the community across Reading, Wokingham and Newbury Learning Disability services as required but will be based in Reading.



This innovative role requires a diverse set of skills including knowledge and experience around equipment provision, manual handling, excellent communication, and organisational skills and requires a creative approach to practice. No two days are ever the same.



The team promotes a truly client centred ethos and multi-disciplinary style of working. Close collaboration with families, carers and external stakeholders is required in order to enhance the health and well-being of people with learning disabilities.



Experience of working with this delightful client group in the community is desirable but applicants with an open mind and relevant transferable skills will be considered.



The successful candidate will be a confident and competent practitioner providing assessment, treatment, planning and therapy provision for adults with learning disabilities with complex needs.



The Occupational Therapy service offers regular supervision, opportunities for service development and training in specialist areas such as sensory integration.



Planning and delivery of Occupational Therapy to clients with learning disabilities



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



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 team



Managing a caseload of service users with complex needs



Regular joint work with other members of the team



Supervision of OT students



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:

HCPC registration as a Occupational Therapist and excellent communications skills



Understanding the Physical, Mental and Social needs of people with learning disabilities



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



Right to live and work in the UK



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.



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Lakshmi Leela on 07733225601 or email: Lakshmi.Leela@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be 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 please submit your application as soon as possible.