Job summary
Please don't apply if you are not qualified OT's with HCPC
We arecurrently recruiting for a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our team supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities in the Windsor and Maidenhead area.
We are a friendly joint Multi Professional Team of Health and Social Care Staff, who work across a range of settings from people's homes, residential and supported living services and day services. You will cover a wide variety of areas from skill development to equipment provision, both individual and group work and sensory assessments and support.
No two days are the same and we are looking for someone with passion for their work, creative and flexible in thought who is open to working holistically and jointly with our supportive Team. You will be passionate about advocating for and enabling people with learning disabilities to achieve, be healthy and have the same opportunities as anyone else. In response we will provide you with a supportive Team where you can reflect, learn and develop.
The core hours for this role are 9-5 Monday to Friday and we are open to suggestions of flexible working. You will be based at St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead primarily supporting the WAM CTPLD team, however there may be occasions when you will be required to provide Trust wide cover.
Main duties of the job
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With supervision from the Band 6 OT, to manage a caseload of service users with complex needs, using evidence based/person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
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Provide specialist clinical advice, training (as agreed) and information to colleagues, carers and other professionals, including students.
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.
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 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
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
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Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (including Masters) and HCPC Registration
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Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment.
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Passion and creativity for working as an Occupational Therapist and working with other professionals
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Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
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.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Tracy Patterson on 07733225652
or email: tracy.patterson@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
-
Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (including Masters) and HCPC Registration
-
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment.
-
Passion and creativity for working as an Occupational Therapist and working with other professionals
-
Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
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.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Tracy Patterson on 07733225652
or email: tracy.patterson@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl 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/Training
Essential
- Professional Qualification or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Training in Sensory Integration
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment
Desirable
- Work with families
- Work with people who have a learning disability
- Work with people who challenge
- Work with people with mental health problems
- Work with people with complex/profound disabilities
- To have post qualification experience of working with people with learning disability, for at least one year.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Awareness of research methods
- Ability to use a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions
- Ability to assess and manage clinical risk
Desirable
- Knowledge of approaches to challenging behaviour and Intellectual and Profound LD
- Understanding/knowledge of current philosophies of care e.g. Transforming Care, LeDer and other Government Policies
- Ability to effectively manage self and others e.g. Time management caseload management
- Ability to demonstrate reflective practice
- Ability to relate theory/research to practice
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To hold a driving licence
- To have access to a car daily
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Professional Qualification or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Training in Sensory Integration
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment
Desirable
- Work with families
- Work with people who have a learning disability
- Work with people who challenge
- Work with people with mental health problems
- Work with people with complex/profound disabilities
- To have post qualification experience of working with people with learning disability, for at least one year.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Awareness of research methods
- Ability to use a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions
- Ability to assess and manage clinical risk
Desirable
- Knowledge of approaches to challenging behaviour and Intellectual and Profound LD
- Understanding/knowledge of current philosophies of care e.g. Transforming Care, LeDer and other Government Policies
- Ability to effectively manage self and others e.g. Time management caseload management
- Ability to demonstrate reflective practice
- Ability to relate theory/research to practice
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To hold a driving licence
- To have access to a car daily
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to travel to 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).
