About this role
Job summary
We here at BHFT are looking for anOccupational Therapistto workwithin the Care Home SupportTeam.This unique role will allow you to work on a Monday to Friday basisbetween normal office hours, using yourclinicalexpertiseto train and developcarehome staff across East Berkshire.Unlike your normalclinicalrole, youwill undertakevisits tocarehomes across East Berkshire to deliver in person trainingand other tasks to support care homes.
You willwork with the Integrated Care Board, CareHomesandLocal Authorities to ensure that our care home staff are delivering an enhanced and top tier service to its residents.
If this fantastic opportunity appeals to you, we would love to have an application from you.We are open to offering this22.5 hourpostas a9-12 monthfixed term post.
Interviews are to be held on the 22nd June 2026.
Main duties of the job
To work in partnership with care homes to develop pro-active training/educating advisory service that aims to improve the health, well-being, and independence of all care home residents.
Identifythe specific skills and training requirements for each care home and deliver and record a tailored training programme
Attend and contribute to clinical/care homes MDT and cluster meetings whereappropriate.
Share expert knowledge and skills with the care homes to enhance their skills.
To independently manage a small caseload of complex cases relating to mobility, pressure, and postural care and often in combination with communication, challenging, cognitive and/or perceptual difficulties.
Formulate individualised action plans based on the assessment findings and clinical reasoning.
Work as a senior practitioner and be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your own work.
Complete support visits to care homes and offer advice and support
Continue working alongside local authorities to support those homes rated red or amber and those with residents who have frequent hospital admissions.
Signpost and support with making direct referrals on to other community services or professions asrequired
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 you to be considered for this role:
1. Registered OccupationalTherapist
2. Experience in educatingandmentoringothers
3. Strong communicationandpeople skills
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.
Were 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.
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/Training Essential
Occupational Therapy Registration with Health Professions Council
Desirable
Post-graduate courses Relevant courses in postural management and use of relevant equipment Training in the equipment needs of older people
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Willingness to undertake further training and development Evidence of on-going professional development
Previous Experience Essential
Post registration experience Specialist knowledge acquired through training or working with older people with complex health needs Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment
Desirable
Experience of working with care homes Experience of working with patients with a postural deviation Experience of teaching others Evidence of participating in clinical audits in the workplace
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Demonstrate good organisational and prioritisation skills and ability to work under pressure Ability to effectively delegate activities to appropriate staff Competent with IT skills Ability to translate best practice evidence and national policy into practice Knowledge of current Health / Social Care legislation, i.e. National Serviced Frameworks Knowledge of resource management Knowledge and understanding of adult protection issues
Additional Requirements Essential
Ability to travel to multiple sites efficiently Full UK driving licence The daily use of a car
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.
Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Care Home Support (Frimley), Church Hill House, 51-52 Turing Drive, Bracknell, RG12 7FR
51-52 Turing Drive
Bracknell
RG12 7FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)