Are you an experienced Band 7 OT looking for a change or challenge? Or possibly a band 6 who would like to take the lead within our team? We are looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist, with the relevant skills in rehabilitation and management, to join our team in Wokingham Community Hospital. Windsor and Ascot wards are community physical health inpatient wards, caring for adults with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions, providing rehabilitation. The role is full time, but part time would be considered down to 30 hour per week. The unit is based in Wokingham close to shops and public transport for easy commuting. 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 parking on our hospital site. Are you passionate about working with patients with complex needs to support their independence and function? The post holder will have a range of Occupational Therapy skills and experience, be well organised and will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality service as part of the MDT. The post involves working alongside the Inpatient Services Manager and is a mix of both a clinical case load and the management of junior colleagues and service delivery. This requires someone with effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a multi-disciplinary team and independently. There is a strong professional leadership structure within our organisation, and you will be supported by the Inpatient Services Manager, and the Occupational Therapy Professional Lead. The role includes; Supported management of the occupational therapy and wider therapy team Promoting patient independence and discharge Actively taking part in and leading, board rounds and improvement huddles etc Communicating with key stakeholders and carers outside of the service Driving and delivering rehabilitation on the wards 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ellen Bowley Job title: Inpatient Services Manager Email address: ellen.bowleyberkshire.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01189 046064