Occupational Therapist

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a change? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our expanding team.
At Wokingham Hospital, we have two wards within our Inpatient Unit, caring for adults of any age with a wide mix of health care needs. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide rehabilitation and discharge planning for our patients, who’s needs range from post-fall recovery to stroke rehabilitation to advancing dementia and everything in between.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated member of staff with effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team and independently.
This role would be working full time (part time considered) as part of the therapy team and the wider MDT, both on and off site, liaising with ward and Social Services colleagues regularly and effectively.
The unit is based in Wokingham close to shops and major commuting routes , and Wokingham Community Hospital staff are eligible for ‘fringe London weighting’ under agenda for change, which equates to an additional 5% of your basic NHS salary, and free staff parking on our hospital site.
To be responsible for a highly complex caseload of patients to help improve their confidence in activities of daily living and enable the patients to return to their own homes if appropriate .
To provide highly skilled and specialist assessments of occupational performance. Plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based client centred intervention, maintaining the associated records in compliance with the standards from the Royal College of Occupational Therapy and the Trust .
To contribute to the provision of an efficient, effective and patient focused Occupational Therapy Service at Wokingham Hospital.
To identify service developments & needs, to contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the service, ad have responsibility for defined projects.
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.
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Skilled Occupational Therapist with experience in rehabilitation
Ability to work under pressure both individually and as part of a team
Have excellent communication skills both verbally and written
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. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required