2 FTE - FIXED TERM POSITION & PERM POSITION AVAILABLE.

If internal applicant, fixed term position could also be considered as a secondment.
We are pleased to be able to offer a band 5 Occupational Therapist role working in the West Berkshire area. We are a community team covering from Lambourn to Tilehurst. We are an integrated team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy assistants, and admin support. The service supports multiple pathways including Community Reablement, Falls and Community Physiotherapy. This is an exciting time to join BHFT, as we develop services to work in an integrated way within the community in West Berkshire and across Berkshire West.
The successful candidate will be required to provide/ willing to develop skills in providing high quality, responsive services working as an integral member of the team. You will also work closely with social services and voluntary organization for adults with a wide range of physical impairments and mental health conditions.
The successful candidate will work autonomously under the guidance of senior clinicians (as required) having a clinical responsibility for a designated caseload.
Support hospital discharge referrals to promote the independence of service users on the caseload and identify any long-term needs.
Support falls pathway completing environment and clinical assessments to reduce risk of service users from falls within their homes
Provision of equipment to promote independence and safety.
Hold a caseload and work autonomously
Work flexibly to ensure urgent referrals are adequately managed
Supporting colleagues in the delivery of compassionate, safe and structured care
Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with others as appropriate
Provide guidance and appropriate delegation to therapy assistants in the team
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.

 HCPC registration (or about to qualify/register) as an Occupational Therapist and excellent communications skills
Understanding of intermediate care with experience of rehabilitation and hospital discharge
Car driver with a valid UK driving license with ability and readiness to be flexible within working days.
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: Phillippa Elliott on 078 14982910 or em ail: phillippa.elliott@berkshire.nhs.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