Are you an an experienced band 6 or already a band 7 Occupational Therapist with a solid background in mental health looking for a new challenge?
Would you thrive working independently in a community setting whilst taking a leadership role and contributing to service improvement?
In this role you will lead and deliver high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions for adults with complex mental health needs in a secondary care, community setting.
This includes managing a complex caseload, providing clinical & professional leadership, supervision, line management duties, and contributing to service development, quality improvements and transformation initiatives.
The team is made up of a full complement of MDT professions, and as a highly motivated and enthusiastic member of the team you will support a positive attitude and commit to providing excellent holistic care.
You will have regular access to Occupational Therapy specific supervision, support, networking and development opportunities.
This position is full time, permanent , working onsite or in the community five days a week at NHS, S lough New Horizon, Pursers Court, Slough.
Clinical
Deliver advanced OT assessments, interventions and outcome measures, using evidence-based, client-centred approaches for adults with complex mental health needs and diverse co-morbidities .
Leadership and Supervision
Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior OTs, support workers, apprentices, and students.
Service Development and Governance
Lead in service evaluation, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
Other Duties
Take a lead on and be responsible for the oversight of the rehabilitation programme within the established Supported Housing project. Take a lead on ensuring the provider is working in a way that is compliant with Local Authority Commissioning Contracts.
To develop and facilitate co-produced workshops for the Recovery College.
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
The “must haves” for this role:
Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
Significant post qualified experience working in Mental Health – Recovery/rehabilitation approaches
Experience of working in community settings
Experience of leadership / supervision of staff or students
Full driving licence with access to a car
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: 01753 690950 or email
[email protected] 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.
