About this role
Job summary
Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist who enjoys interdisciplinary working and is passionate about Neuro Rehabilitation? We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time, permanent Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Community Based Neuro Rehabilitation Team and Earlier Supported Discharge Team for Stroke.
You will work alongside a supportive and forward-thinking West Berkshire locality team, including Band 7 Occupational Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Stroke Nurses. The team delivers interdisciplinary neuro rehabilitation, working closely with acute partners, social services and the voluntary sector.
The West Berkshire locality team is part of the wider Neuro Rehabilitation service across Berkshire. You will join a network of Neuro Specialist OTs with an established in-service training programme and opportunities to contribute to innovative service development projects such as Visual Rehab and Driving Pathways. The role includes an established supervision structure, support for personal growth and clinical skills development, and opportunities to apply for funding to attend external training relevant to Neuro Rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
Use specialist Occupational Therapy skills for patients with Neurological Conditions and work with other members of the MDT to maximise rehab outcomes for patients and support them to achieve meaningful goals Responsible for assessment, differential diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and writing of full and clear clinical records and assessment reports, reflecting clinical reasoning. Work with other agencies and services to support patients in the management of their condition including their care, social, postural and equipment needs Work together with members of the team across the MDT to support clinical decision making around patient care and triage of new referrals. Contribute service development projects, evaluation and audit. Supervision, training and support of other Therapy Assistants and students Work with other OTs and the MDT on service development projects, support training and clinical excellence within the team with the support of senior colleagues. Responsibility for maintaining own competency and effectiveness of practise through relevant CPD, knowledge of clinical guidelines and research. Maintain a high level of professional responsibility by following relevant trust and professional standards and policies
About us
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
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
Qualified Occupational Therapist Health Care Professions Council Registration Good interpersonal and communication skills Car driver with access to a vehicle for daily use to travel to patients homes You will have some flexibility to plan your own diary and caseload within your working hours. The role involves visiting patients in their own homes so you will need a driving license and daily access to a vehicle to travel between patients in the West Berkshire locality, and when required to support caseload in the wider Berkshire service. You will complete solo visits as a lone worker as well as joint visits with Therapy Assistants and other professionals.
The service operates Monday to Friday and working days/ hours can be discussed, taking into account your own circumstances and the need to complement other part-time staff to ensure clinical cover across the week.
There is opportunity and expectation to support the wider Community Based Neuro team as required with option to see patients with other Neurological conditions within your competency, this will involve travelling to other sites and areas across Berkshire.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 Louisa Gill, Deputy Service Lead or Lisa Rows on Advanced Occupational Therapist on 0118 9043440 or email [email protected] 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.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications or training Essential
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration
Desirable
Royal College of OT Membership Formal post-graduate qualification in relevant area e.g. MSc Membership of Relevant Special Interest Group
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Post-graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality such as: . Accredited courses in Cognitive impairment . Accredited courses in Perceptual impairment . Accreditation of Practice Educators (APPLE)
Previous Experience Essential
Post graduate experience within a neurological service Experience of supervising staff Experience of appraising staff Experience of Multidisciplinary /Interdisciplinary team working Experience of audits Experience of research methods Experience of liaising with social care in the UK
Desirable
Minimum of 6 years post graduate experience Minimum of 2 years experience as a senior Occupational Therapist Experience of formal and informal teaching
Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential
Able to demonstrate confidence in own decisions Proven clinical leadership ability Ability to lead a team Ability to work well within a team Effective written and verbal communication skills Excellent inter-personal skills Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team Forward thinking Ability to work independently Understanding national policies/ guidelines relevant to clinical area Understanding of clinical governance and it's relevance to this clinical area Presentation skills Computer skills Evident of own self development through PDP Ability to develop others through CPD/ PDP/ In-service training Flexible and adaptable Able to maintain judgement under pressure Understanding of social services in the United Kingdom Willingness to learn Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others- both formally and informally
Desirable
Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy in management of patients with neurological conditions Knowledge of Assistive Technology for neuro patients Knowledge of audit and research
Additional Requirements Essential
DBS clearance Occupational Health Clearance Able to travel effectively between sites and patient's homes UK driving license holder and car driver
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 3AS
Thatcham
RG18 3AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)