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Specialist Community Occupational Therapist

Specialist Community Occupational Therapist

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation TrustMaidenhead
30+ days ago
Salary
£31,469.00–£38,308.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job summary

Are you a qualified (or soon to qualify) Occupational Therapist looking for a varied and rewarding community role with lots of learning opportunities?

Are you compassionate, enjoy problem-solving and motivated by enabling individuals to thrive?

Join our collaborative and welcoming Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD). We're based in St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead and work with adults in the Windsor & Maidenhead area.

In this role you'll :

  • Use a holistic approach to deliver creative, person-centred and evidence-based interventions that are tailored to individuals with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs
  • Be autonomous and manage your own diary, working across community settings such as homes, supported living services, and day centres
  • Advocate for and enable people to achieve their potential, access opportunities and maintain good health
  • Work with your local supportive multi-disciplinary team on our referrals, have professional support from your OT peers and senior colleagues in the wider team and benefit from our Trust's exceptional AHP structure

This is a great team for a Band 5 OT to develop wide ranging OT skills within a supportive culture. You'll also have opportunity to cross cover in other teams in the Trust.

Our usual service hours are Mon - Fri 9-5 with options for home and flexible working.

Applications are processed as they are received. We would encourage you to apply ASAP as vacancies can close early!

Main duties of the job

  • 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.
  • Collaborate with clients, families, carers, and other professionals to assess, plan, implement, and review Occupational Therapy treatment plans for individuals with learning disabilities.
  • Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using person-centred, evidence-based approaches to create and evaluate individualized interventions.
  • Provide specialist clinical advice and training to colleagues, carers, and professionals, including students.
  • Set specific, relevant goals and conduct care assessments at the start, during, and upon discharge for each referral.
  • Maintain accurate client records and update Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring a holistic approach to client care

    • About us

    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

    • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The must haves for this role :

  • Qualified or about to qualify in Occupational Therapy
  • Registration with HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council)
  • A problem solver with an interest in community work
  • Driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiplesites

    • 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.

    Were 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 dont hesitate to call : Tracy Patterson on07733225652or 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

  • Professional Qualification or Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • State Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council

    • Continuous Professional Development

    Desirable

  • Training in Sensory Integration

    • Previous Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment

    • Desirable

  • 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, for at least one year.

    • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    Essential

  • 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

  • Knowledge of approaches to challenging behaviour and Intellectual and Profound LD
  • Understanding / knowledge of current philosophies of care Transforming Care, LeDer and other Government Policies
  • Ability to effectively manage self and others Time management caseload management
  • Ability to demonstrate reflective practice
  • Ability to relate theory / research to practice

    • Additional Requirements

    Essential

  • To hold a driving licence
  • To have access to a car daily
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to travel to multiple sites