Job summary Step Up to Lead: Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a focus on physical health? Do you want to take the next step in your career, guiding a community team while staying hands-on with patient care? We're looking for a passionate OT to join us as Team Lead for our Wokingham Inpatients Unit, a friendly and supportive community-based physical health service. The unit includes two wards helping adult patients recover from surgery or acute medical conditions as they prepare to return home. What makes this role different? Support a team of OTs while managing a smaller personal caseload. Your focus will be on mentoring junior staff and assisting with more complex cases. Collaborate for better care: Work closely with the Physiotherapy Lead and Inpatient Service Manager to develop and improve patient care. Flexible working: Enjoy standard Monday to Friday hours (9-5), with flexible working and part-time options from 30 hours per week Why join Berkshire Healthcare? We're proud to be rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, with a culture where staff feel valued Access our exceptional coaching and comprehensive leadership programme You'll benefit from strong AHP leadership, and a supportive OT peer network Applications are processed as they are received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies can close early Main duties of the job A clinical expert in your specialist area, you'll lead the Occupational Therapy contribution to the multidisciplinary team (MDT) on inpatient wards. Plan and deliver Occupational Therapy for patients with wide ranging physical conditions and diverse presentations, taking lead responsibility for their care. Autonomously manage a caseload of patients, some with highly complex needs, conducting assessments and developing patient-centred care plans. Work as part of the MDT, including case conferences and discharge planning, ensuring patient information is managed professionally in line with confidentiality and data protection standards. Supervise and support Band 6 and Band 5 Occupational Therapists, OT assistants, and multi-therapy assistants, ensuring ongoing supervision, appraisals, and training to maintain high-quality service. Provide professional training and support to the MDT in your specialist area. Lead the implementation of changes in clinical practice, including planning, developing, and evaluating services, and managing projects such as audits and research. Foster key relationships with various healthcare teams, including acute care, secondary care, primary care and GPs, intermediate care teams & social services, clinical governance & patient safety managers community matrons, case managers and district nurses. 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 solution 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 Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum (inc. of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 371-TAP-CHS6522 Job locations Wokingham Hospital Wokingham RG41 2RE Job description Job responsibilities The "must haves" for this role are: Qualified OT with current HCPC registration Significant post qualification experience - ideally in physical health, including complex conditions Leadership experience at Band 6 or Band 7 (or equivalent) A clear understanding of the NHS Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently 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: Ellen Bowley on ellen.bowleyberkshire.nhs.uk or 0118 90460644 wholl 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. Job description Job responsibilities The "must haves" for this role are: Qualified OT with current HCPC registration Significant post qualification experience - ideally in physical health, including complex conditions Leadership experience at Band 6 or Band 7 (or equivalent) A clear understanding of the NHS Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently 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: Ellen Bowley on ellen.bowleyberkshire.nhs.uk or 0118 90460644 wholl 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 Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Desirable RCOT Membership Membership of relevant special Interest Group Master's level study Previous Experience Essential Relevant post graduate NHS experience Experience in the management of patients with highly complex conditions Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area and to Occupational Therapy Experience of working independently and as part of an MDT Experience in the use of standardised assessments To have an extensive repertoire of mobilisation and facilitation skills for therapeutic handling of patients Experience of the development of staff and teaching others Clinical leadership experience Experience of working with external agencies e.g. social services Proven leadership ability Continuous Professional Development Essential Post-graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to the role Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy in the management of patients with highly complex conditions Understanding national policies and guidelines relevant to area Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area Knowledge of Assistive technology Ability to work independently and alone in the community. Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge of audit and research Presentation skills IT skills Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to the needs of the service Able to maintain judgement under pressure and set priorities Ability to lead a team Ability to work well within a team Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently Desirable Car driver and access to a car Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Desirable RCOT Membership Membership of relevant special Interest Group Master's level study Previous Experience Essential Relevant post graduate NHS experience Experience in the management of patients with highly complex conditions Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area and to Occupational Therapy Experience of working independently and as part of an MDT Experience in the use of standardised assessments To have an extensive repertoire of mobilisation and facilitation skills for therapeutic handling of patients Experience of the development of staff and teaching others Clinical leadership experience Experience of working with external agencies e.g. social services Proven leadership ability Continuous Professional Development Essential Post-graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to the role Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy in the management of patients with highly complex conditions Understanding national policies and guidelines relevant to area Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area Knowledge of Assistive technology Ability to work independently and alone in the community. Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge of audit and research Presentation skills IT skills Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to the needs of the service Able to maintain judgement under pressure and set priorities Ability to lead a team Ability to work well within a team Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently Desirable Car driver and access to a car Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Wokingham Hospital Wokingham RG41 2RE Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)