Job summary
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a varied role in physical rehab? Are you looking to progress your career to the next step within a role that can offer you consistent personal and professional development?
We are looking for an experienced, qualified Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient Assessment and rehabilitation centre team based at St Marks in Maidenhead / Upton Hospital in Slough.
We are a multi-disciplinary team working to support adults (age 18+) with a variety of neurological, orthopaedic and cognitive difficulties who require more therapy time before being discharged. You will manage a caseload of varied, complex needs patients, provide assessments, personalised care plans and additional support as well as assisting patients with setting and achieving rehab goals.
We are big on staff development and are keen to support you with any additional training and development goals you may have. We can also offer you the opportunity to shadow in ICB acute wards.
The service operates 08:00 - 16:00 6 days per week and you will work on a rota basis. Averagely you will work 1 in 6 Saturdays. We are open to applications from those looking for both full and part time hours.
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical leadership and specialist advice, through supervision, education of students, Band 5, Occupational Therapy Assistants, support workers and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- To be responsible for a highly complex caseload using an interdisciplinary, patient focused rehabilitative approach
- To identify service developments, needs, contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the service and have responsibility for defined projects
- To provide specialised Occupational Therapy input to a rehabilitation ward
- To participate and contribute to the Interdisciplinary Team decision making process regarding patient care, establishing strong communication networks
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
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
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Qualified Occupational Therapist
- HCPC registration
- Previous experience of working with older adults
- Full UK driving license with access to vehicle
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rhys Amos on0118 9044727 or email:rhys.amos@berkshire.nhs.ukor Francesca Turner on or 0118 9044727email:francesca.turner@berkshire.nhs.ukwholl 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Qualified Occupational Therapist
- HCPC registration
- Previous experience of working with older adults
- Full UK driving license with access to vehicle
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rhys Amos on0118 9044727 or email:rhys.amos@berkshire.nhs.ukor Francesca Turner on or 0118 9044727email:francesca.turner@berkshire.nhs.ukwholl 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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy
Training
Essential
- Evidence of training in rehabilitation of older people.
- Training in the equipment needs of older people.
- Understanding of the models used in Occupational Therapy.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently
- Ability to drive
- Have access to car
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation or intermediate care NHS or Social Services setting.
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team setting.
- Experience of liaising with Social Care in the UK
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate confidence in own decisions
- Be an excellent communicator
- Be a Team player.
- Be open to change.
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility in a work setting.
- Computer skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy
Training
Essential
- Evidence of training in rehabilitation of older people.
- Training in the equipment needs of older people.
- Understanding of the models used in Occupational Therapy.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently
- Ability to drive
- Have access to car
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation or intermediate care NHS or Social Services setting.
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team setting.
- Experience of liaising with Social Care in the UK
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate confidence in own decisions
- Be an excellent communicator
- Be a Team player.
- Be open to change.
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility in a work setting.
- Computer skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
