Job summary
- Main area
- West Berkshire Intermediate Care
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 1 year (fixed term end date will be determined after pre-employment checks have been completed)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CHS1037
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hillcroft House
- Town
- Thatcham
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Job overview
FIXED TERM 1 YEAR
We are pleased to be able to offer a band 6 Occupational Therapist (fixed term contract) 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.
Main duties of the job
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Support hospital discharge referrals to promote the independence of service users on the caseload and identify any long-term needs.
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Support falls pathway completing environment and clinical assessments to reduce risk of service users from falls within their homes
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Provision of equipment to promote independence and safety.
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Hold a caseload and work autonomously
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Work flexibly to ensure urgent referrals are adequately managed
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Supporting colleagues in the delivery of compassionate, safe and structured care
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Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with others as appropriate
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Provide guidance and appropriate delegation to therapy assistants in the team
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
HCPC registration as a 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 07814982910 or email: [email protected] 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.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration
- RCOT Registration
Continuous Professional Development
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate relevant experience as an occupational therapist.
- Post-graduate experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team and multidisciplinary team.
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in NHS
- Experience of delegating tasks
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in ward-based rehabilitatio
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Sound knowledge of Occupational Therapy in the relevant area
- Knowledge of this post and ICT
- Self-directed learning
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
- Ability to work independently but seek help when required.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to supervise other staff e.g. assistants, technical instructors.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
- Good knowledge of factors that contribute to good team working.
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development
Desirable criteria
- Presentation Skills
- Knowledge of Critical Appraisal
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Research
- Awareness of relevant National and local policies / guidelines relevant to the area
- Knowledge and understanding of Social Services and willingness to work closely with them.
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently.
- Full and Clean UK Manual Driving Licence
- The daily use of a car
- Ability to work on Weekends
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Phillippa Elliott
- Job title
- Intermediate Care/Joint Care Pathway Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07814982910
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