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Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

CYPIT Occupational Therapy Advanced Practitioner: East

The closing date is 29 June 2025

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Job summary

Are you an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist who is passionate about children with complex needs? 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 7 Occupational Therapist to join our team based at St Marks Hospital in Maidenhead.

Within this post you will have the opportunity to work as part of an experienced team of therapists in a mix of community settings, early years settings, homes and schools having independence and autonomy to manage your own caseload. You will be expected to deliver a high standard ofoccupational therapy care to children and young people with developmental and complex needs, therefore for this role we are looking for someone with a real passion for seeing young children reach their potential. You will be expected to lead on a specific clinical area of Occupational Therapy, e.g. DCD, enabling the team to further their knowledge, enthusiasm and evidence-based practice to the team.

Our core working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00 but we can offer flexibility around this. The role will involve some travel but also leaves room for some home working. Permanent full-time position available, part-time options considered.

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 providing support to more junior staff

  • Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives as requested

  • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and provide written therapy plans and reports including contribution to the EHCP Assessment process and tribunals as required

  • Use the Care Aims care planning approach, impact-based clinical decision making, and associated outcome measures

  • Provide specialist clinical care including assessment, diagnosis and interventions, for a paediatric caseload

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

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum ( Incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CFS523

Job locations

CYPIT East Berkshire, St. Mark's Hospital

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

  1. Be a qualified Occupational Therapist, with RCOT and HCPC registrations
  2. Have experience in assessing and treating 0-18 year olds with developmental and complex needs presentations
  3. 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.

We're 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 don't hesitate to call: Gemma West on 07789741450or email: gemma.west@hotmail.co.uk 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.

Interview will be held on 10th July 2025

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

  1. Be a qualified Occupational Therapist, with RCOT and HCPC registrations
  2. Have experience in assessing and treating 0-18 year olds with developmental and complex needs presentations
  3. 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.

We're 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 don't hesitate to call: Gemma West on 07789741450or email: gemma.west@hotmail.co.uk 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.

Interview will be held on 10th July 2025

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registered

Desirable

  • Member of a clinical interest group

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • IT skills - proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams

Desirable

  • Masters degree in relevant area OR evidence of relevant experience within area of specialism, together with relevant short courses and/or post graduate training within a relevant field
  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent relevant post graduate courses

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience in the field of specialism to a level of in depth knowledge and expertise
  • Comprehensive range of supervisory experience
  • Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
  • Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Effective people management skills
  • High level of clinical knowledge and skill appropriate area of specialism
  • Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
  • Ability to provide leadership to other team members
  • Efficient, effective and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
  • Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people in a broad sense.
  • Knowledge of the English education system
  • Able to use IT to support and innovate development
  • Succinct 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
  • Ability to self-motivate
  • Ability to act as a role model and leader to others; in adopting change, imbedding new practice, supporting junior staff, and act as an ambassador for the CYPIT service
  • Willingness and ability to take direction from others, and also to recognise when can act autonomously
  • Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care

Desirable

  • Awareness of the commissioning and provider landscape within children's services

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to attend additional training to support service delivery
  • Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required
  • Excellent communication skills
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registered

Desirable

  • Member of a clinical interest group

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • IT skills - proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams

Desirable

  • Masters degree in relevant area OR evidence of relevant experience within area of specialism, together with relevant short courses and/or post graduate training within a relevant field
  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent relevant post graduate courses

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience in the field of specialism to a level of in depth knowledge and expertise
  • Comprehensive range of supervisory experience
  • Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
  • Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Effective people management skills
  • High level of clinical knowledge and skill appropriate area of specialism
  • Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
  • Ability to provide leadership to other team members
  • Efficient, effective and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
  • Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people in a broad sense.
  • Knowledge of the English education system
  • Able to use IT to support and innovate development
  • Succinct 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
  • Ability to self-motivate
  • Ability to act as a role model and leader to others; in adopting change, imbedding new practice, supporting junior staff, and act as an ambassador for the CYPIT service
  • Willingness and ability to take direction from others, and also to recognise when can act autonomously
  • Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care

Desirable

  • Awareness of the commissioning and provider landscape within children's services

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to attend additional training to support service delivery
  • Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required
  • Excellent communication 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).

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.

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 East Berkshire, St. Mark's Hospital

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

CYPIT East Berkshire, St. Mark's Hospital

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CYPIT Early Years Lead (East)

Gemma West

gemma.west@hotmail.co.uk

07789741450

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum ( Incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CFS523

Job locations

CYPIT East Berkshire, St. Mark's Hospital

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU


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