Job summary
Are you a qualified (or about to qualify) Occupational Therapist who is passionate about advocating for and improving the lives of adults with learning disabilities?
Our CTPLD team (Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities) is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.
Working under the guidance of a Senior OT, you'll receive the ongoing support and supervision to help you excel in your role and take pride in delivering outstanding, person-centred therapy to adults with Learning Disabilities. You'll enjoy variety as no two days are the same. This OT role includes:
1. Provide assessments, interventions, and treatments tailored to the unique needs of each individual, including those with complex needs.
2. With appropriate guidance, manage a designated caseload implementing evidence-based care plans.
3. Cover a wide variety of areas from skill development to equipment provision, sensory assessments and support.
4. Conduct both individual and group work
As part of a multidisciplinary team based at St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead, you'll work in a variety of community settings including people's homes, supported livingservices& day services.
Our service hours are9-5 Monday to Friday and we can consider flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
5. 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.
6. Collaborate with clients, families, carers, and other professionals to assess, plan, implement, and review Occupational Therapy treatment plans for individuals with learning disabilities.
7. Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using person-centred, evidence-based approaches to create and evaluate individualized interventions.
8. Provide specialist clinical advice and training to colleagues, carers, and professionals, including students.
9. Set specific, relevant goals and conduct care assessments at the start, during, and upon discharge for each referral.
10. Maintain accurate client records and update Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records.
11. 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.
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:
12. Caring for and about you is our top priority
13. Committed to providing good quality, safe services
14. 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:
15. Flexible working options to support work-life balance
16. 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
17. Generous NHS pension scheme
18. Excellent learning and career development opportunities
19. 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
20. Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
21. Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
22. Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
23. Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
24. 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 must haves for this role:
25. Qualified or about to qualify in Occupational Therapy
26. Registration with HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council)
27. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
28. 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 on 07733225652 or email 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
29. Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy
30. Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
31. Training in Sensory Integration
Previous Experience
Essential
32. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment
Desirable
33. Work with families
34. Work with people who have a learning disability
35. Work with people who challenge
36. Work with people with mental health problems
37. Work with people with complex/profound disabilities
38. To have post qualification experience of working with people with learning disability
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
39. Highly developed interpersonal skills
40. Ability to work autonomously
41. Awareness of research methods
42. Ability to use a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions
43. Ability to assess and manage clinical risk
Desirable
44. Knowledge of approaches to challenging behaviour and Intellectual and Profound LD
45. Understanding/knowledge of current philosophies of care Transforming Care, LeDer and other Government Policies
46. Ability to effectively manage self and others Time management caseload management
47. Ability to demonstrate reflective practice
48. Ability to relate theory/research to practice
Additional Requirements
Essential
49. To have access to a car daily
50. Basic computer skills
51. Ability to travel to multiple sites
Desirable
52. To hold a driving licence