Occupational Therapist

4 days ago

Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:

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 youre 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.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy Registered with the HPC

Continuous Professional Development:

Essential

Evidence of training in rehabilitation of older people. Training in the equipment needs of older people. Understanding of the models used in Occupational Therapy

Previous Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Experience of liaising with social Care in the UK

Desirable

Experience of working in a rehabilitation or intermediate care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

Be Able to demonstrate confidence in own decisions Be an excellent communicator Be a Team player Be open to change Be able to demonstrate flexibility in a work setting Computer literate

Additional Requirements

Essential

Criminal Records Bureau (DBS) clearance Occupational Health clearance Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently Ability to drive and have access to a car

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