Are you a dynamic, forward thinking Occupational Therapist who embraces interdisciplinary working and is passionate about Neuro Rehabilitation ? A part time ( 22.5 hours per week ) , permanent Band 6 Occupational Therapist role has become available within the Community Based Neuro Rehab Team and Earlier Supported D ischarge Team for Stroke working across the East of Berkshire.
You will work alongside a supportive and forward thinking team within the East locality comprising a Band 7 Occupational Therapist, Neuro Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists & Stroke Nurses . The team delivers an interdisciplinary approach to Stroke Rehabilitation working closely with our acute partners, social services and the voluntary sector.
The East Early Supported Discharge Team forms part of the wider Community Based Neuro Rehab where you will be part of a network of Neuro Specialist OTs who have an established in-service training programme and work together on innovative service development projects such as Visual Rehab and Driving Pathways. There is support for personal growth and development of clinical skills within Neuro Rehabilitation.
You will visit patient s in their own homes so you will require a driving license and daily access to a vehicle to travel between patients. You will complete solo visits as a lone worker as well as joint visits with Therapy Assistants and other professionals.
Use specialist Occupational Therapy skills for patients with Neurological Conditions and work with other members of the MDT to maximise rehab outcomes for patients and support them to achieve meaningful goals
Responsible for assessment, differential diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and writing of full and clear clinical records and assessment reports, reflecting clinical reasoning
Work with other agencies and services to support patients in the management of their condition including their care, social, postural and equipment needs
Work together with members of the team across the MDT to support clinical decision making around patient care and triage of new referrals
Contribute service development projects, evaluation and audit
Supervision, training and support of other Therapy Assistants and students
Work with other OTs and the MDT on service development projects , support training and clinical excellence within the team with the support of senior colleagues
Responsibility for maintaining own competency and effectiveness of practise through relevant CPD, knowledge of clinical guidelines and research
Maintain a high level of professional responsibility by following relevant trust and professional standards and policies
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:
1. Qualified Occupational Therapist
2. Health Care Professions Council Registration
3. Good interpersonal and communication skills
4. Car driver with access to a vehicle for daily use to travel to patient’s homes
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 c ommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditation s: 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 Louisa Gill on 07917 094075 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.
