Job summary
An opportunity to work with an award winning, multi-disciplinary team is just one of the many attractions this role provides. IPASS (The Integrated Pain and Spinal Service) is looking to recruit a Band 8A Occupational Therapist on a permanent contract in order to offer specialist input into the new Berkshire Long-Covid Integrated Service (BLIS).
There is the opportunity for elements of home and flexible working for which you will be provided appropriate equipment. You will recognize the importance of working collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team as well as have experience of service development. Demonstrating the ability to provide specialist assessments and intervention you will be responsible for the management of patients who are experiencing Long-Covid with particular emphasis on vocational rehabilitation.
Long-Covid rehabilitation is an essential need in the current times and this post offers a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, compassionate care to this patient group. Alongside colleagues from the acute sector you will work across both Primary and Secondary care levels facilitating specialist assessment and management of Long-Covid within individual and group environments. This role is appropriate for those with excellent communication skills, a drive to develop services and who wish to progress to a high level of clinical skills in managing long term conditions.
Interviews to be held 7th November 2022
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality care to patients who have been diagnosed with Long-Covid through the provision of assessment, group and individual treatment sessions
An opportunity to assist in the design of a new service to accommodate the needs of Long-Covid patients alongside the existing IPASS framework working closely with colleagues from secondary care
Develop strategies for vocational rehabilitation appropriate to this client group
Work collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team, including Psychologists, Physiotherapists and Consultant and offer unique insight into the functional needs of this group
The 4 "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
1. High level of assessment and treatment skills with particular reference to vocational rehabilitation
2. Knowledge of the psychological impact of living with long term conditions
3. Ability to work flexibly within an innovative service
4. Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites if required
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
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.
The trust employs almost 5,000 people over more than 100 sites and community settings across Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.
As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall 100 Top Employer. Whatever your background or individual needs, at Berkshire Healthcare you'll be supported by friendly and professional managers to succeed.
These are the values that we live by 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseriesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role:
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
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
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 leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseriesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role:
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
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/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy recognised by RCOT
- Member of HCPC
- Evidence of MSc or formal post-graduate qualification
- To have undertaken accredited courses which enable work to be performed at highly specialist level related to long term condition management and show evidence of ongoing CPD activity in areas relevant to the post
- Significant Post-Graduate training in the specialist field: high level of skills underpinned by experience
- Additional training in Psychological therapies such as CBT and ACT
- RCOT membership
Desirable
- Post-graduate management/leadership course
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of formal and informal teaching to, colleagues from all areas and levels including other AHPs, GPs and Consultants
- Demonstrate clinical leadership skills
- Ability to demonstrate substantial relevant experience as a senior Occupational Therapist working in a range of settings
- Develop guidelines, pathways and policies relating to specialist fields
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Expert Knowledge of pathology, assessment, diagnosis and management in the specialist fields of Long Covid, Fatigue, Rheumatology and Pain
- Understanding relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Experience of clinical leadership including completing staff appraisals
- Ability to work isolation, independently and autonomously.
- Knowledge and evidence of Audit and Research
- Appropriate IT skills
- Advanced written and verbal skills relating to complex patients' needs including those with multiple co morbidities and high emotional states
- Exceptional time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy recognised by RCOT
- Member of HCPC
- Evidence of MSc or formal post-graduate qualification
- To have undertaken accredited courses which enable work to be performed at highly specialist level related to long term condition management and show evidence of ongoing CPD activity in areas relevant to the post
- Significant Post-Graduate training in the specialist field: high level of skills underpinned by experience
- Additional training in Psychological therapies such as CBT and ACT
- RCOT membership
Desirable
- Post-graduate management/leadership course
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of formal and informal teaching to, colleagues from all areas and levels including other AHPs, GPs and Consultants
- Demonstrate clinical leadership skills
- Ability to demonstrate substantial relevant experience as a senior Occupational Therapist working in a range of settings
- Develop guidelines, pathways and policies relating to specialist fields
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Expert Knowledge of pathology, assessment, diagnosis and management in the specialist fields of Long Covid, Fatigue, Rheumatology and Pain
- Understanding relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Experience of clinical leadership including completing staff appraisals
- Ability to work isolation, independently and autonomously.
- Knowledge and evidence of Audit and Research
- Appropriate IT skills
- Advanced written and verbal skills relating to complex patients' needs including those with multiple co morbidities and high emotional states
- Exceptional time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites
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
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).
