About this role
Job summary
Are you an experiencedOccupationalTherapist who is passionate aboutworking withchildrenand young people? Are you looking to work as part of a supportive team in a flexible working environment whilst earning HCAS?
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a band 6OccupationalTherapist to join our teamon a fixed term basisinWestBerkshire.
Within this post you will have the opportunity to work as part of an experienced team of therapists in a mix of community settings,educationalsettings, homes, having independence and autonomy to manage your own caseload.
In your role you will be expected to deliver a high standard ofoccupationaltherapy care to children and young people withdevelopmental andcomplex needs,thereforefor this role we are looking forsomeonewith a realpassionfor seeing childrenand young peoplereach their potential.
Our core workinghours are Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00 but we can offer flexibility around this. The role will involve some travel.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people with developmental / complex needs
Function as a specialist autonomous clinician, supporting delivery of the CYPIT model and providingsupport to more junior staffand students
Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives as requested
Maintainaccurateand contemporaneous clinical records and provide written therapy plans and reports including contribution to the EHCAssessment process and tribunals asrequired
Useneeds-led,impact-based clinical decision making, and associated outcome measures
Provide specialist clinical care including assessment,diagnosisand intervention
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:
Bea qualifiedOccupationalTherapist, with experience in assessingand treatingchildren and young peoplewith developmental and complex needs presentations
Excellent communication skills
Hold a full UK driving license, with access to using a vehicle for work purposes
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.
Werecommitted 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. Pleasedonthesitate toemail:Sarah Bakerat :[email protected] 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 pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
Professional Qualification e.g. Professional knowledge acquired through degree/ diploma supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist Training Able to demonstrate required clinical knowledge of up to date Occupational therapy interventions and service issues relevant to Children and Young Peoples service provision. An understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people
Desirable
Clinical educators course Member of relevant clinical specialist interest group
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Recognised CPD in area of clinical specialism
Desirable
Experience of supervision and training of other band 5 therapists/students and other professionals Willingness to undertake leadership and management training and development
Previous Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years' experience in working with children Experience of undertaking assessment of and supporting children with complex presentations. Experience of supporting CYP in both community and educational settings.
Desirable
Experience with developing and delivering training programmes to support service delivery. Experienced and able to demonstrate a commitment to integrated working and close partnership working with internal and external partners.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions Evidence of an understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people Able to demonstrate a clinical knowledge and familiarisation with a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools relevant to occupational therapy interventions Able to use IT to support and innovate clinical development Excellent, succinct written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of current professional and statutory issues Ability to self-motivate
Desirable
Ability to act as a role model and leader to others, in adopting change
Additional Requirements Essential
Car Driver and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required Good interpersonal 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.
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 CYPIT West Berkshire - Erlegh House, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BZ
Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)