Job summary
- Main area
- CTPLD WAM
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CFS279-C
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Marks Hospital
- Town
- Maidenhead
- Salary
- £31,469 - £38,308 per annum (Incl. of HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist
Band 5
Job overview
Are you a qualified (or about to qualify) Occupational Therapist who is passionate about advocating for and improving the lives of adults with learning disabilities?
Our CTPLD team (Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities) is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.
Working under the guidance of a Senior OT, you’ll receive the ongoing support and supervision to help you excel in your role and take pride in delivering outstanding, person-centred therapy to adults with Learning Disabilities. You’ll enjoy variety as no two days are the same. This OT role includes:
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Provide assessments, interventions, and treatments tailored to the unique needs of each individual, including those with complex needs.
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With appropriate guidance, manage a designated caseload implementing evidence-based care plans.
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Cover a wide variety of areas from skill development to equipment provision, sensory assessments and support.
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Conduct both individual and group work
As part of a multidisciplinary team based at St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead, you’ll work in a variety of community settings including people’s homes, supported living services & day services.
Our service hours are 9-5 Monday to Friday and we can consider flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
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Work autonomously within a team, under the support of a Band 6 OT, to contribute to the development of the Specialist Occupational Therapy Service in WAM CTPLD.
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Collaborate with clients, families, carers, and other professionals to assess, plan, implement, and review Occupational Therapy treatment plans for individuals with learning disabilities.
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Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using person-centred, evidence-based approaches to create and evaluate individualized interventions.
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Provide specialist clinical advice and training to colleagues, carers, and professionals, including students.
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Set specific, relevant goals and conduct care assessments at the start, during, and upon discharge for each referral.
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Maintain accurate client records and update Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records.
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring a holistic approach to client care
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for this role:
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Qualified or about to qualify in Occupational Therapy
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Registration with HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council)
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Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
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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.
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: Tracy Patterson on 07733225652 or email [email protected] who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, 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 criteria
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Training in Sensory Integration
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment
Desirable criteria
- 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
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- To have access to a car daily
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Desirable criteria
- To hold a driving licence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy Patterson
- Job title
- WAM CTPLD Health Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07733225652
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