Specialist Community Occupational Therapist

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you passionate about Occupational Therapy and looking for a role that offers flexible working and also pays HCAS? Would you like to work for one of the few trusts rated as “Outstanding” by the CQC?
We are currently recruiting for a qualified Occupationa l Therapist to join our team supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities in the Windsor and Maidenhead area (WAM).
We are a friendly joint Multi Professional Team of Health and Social Care Staff, who work across a range of settings from people’s homes , r esidential and supported living services and day services. You will cover a wide variety of areas from skill development to equipment provision, both individual and group work and sensory assessments and support .
No two days are the same and w e are looking for someone with passion for their work, creative and flexible in thought who is open to working holistically and jointly with our supportive Team . You will be passionate about advocating for and enabling people with learning disabilities to achieve, be healthy and have the same opportunities as anyone else . In response we will provide you with a supportive Team where you can reflect, learn and develop.
The core hours for this role are 9-5 Monday to Friday and we are open to suggestions of flexible working . You will be based at St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead p rimarily support ing the WAM CTPLD team , however there may be occasions when you will be required to provide T rust wide cover.
Under the support of the band 6 OT, t o work autonomously, but as part of a Team to help plan the development of the Specialist Occupational Therapy Service in WAM CTPLD.
To work with all parties to assess, plan, implement and review Occupational Therapy treatment plans for people with Learning Disabilities .
With supervi sion from the Band 6 OT, t o manage a caseload of service users with complex needs, using evidence based/person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To work alongside the client, the families, paid carers and professionals involved to create the best agreed and bespoke care for people with Learning disabilitie s.
Provide specialist clinical advice, training (as agreed) and information to colleagues, carers and other professionals, including students.
To identify relevant goals and carry out care plans / outcome measures on each new referral at the beginning, middle and discharge.
To maintain accurate client records and an up to date CPD.
To work in a multi-disciplinary way with an array of professionals.
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.

Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (including Masters ) and HCPC Registration
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment.
Passion and creativity for working as a n Occupational Therapist a nd working with other professionals
Car 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. 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 welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Tracy Patterson on 07733225652 or email: tracy.patterson@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
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