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Job summary

Main area
Community Based Neuro Rehab Team
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 33.75 hours per week
Job ref
371-CHS522-A
Employer
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Community Based Neuro Rehab Team
Town
Reading
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
17/07/2024

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Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust logo

Advanced Occupational Therapist

Band 7

Job overview

A rare opportunity has come available for a permanent position for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist working 33.75 hours a week to join the Community Based Neuro Rehab Team (CBNRT).   

CBNRT is a supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who deliver high quality assessments and rehabilitation for patients who have been discharged from the Acute Stroke Units and for patients in the community with Neurological conditions who need rehabilitation. 

We are seeking a HCPC registered Band 7 Occupational Therapist. 

We are looking for a professional, motivated, flexible and compassionate occupational therapist with excellent communication skills to provide specialist Neuro rehabilitation as a valued member of our MDT.  

You will work as part of a Specialist multi-disciplinary team where you will do joint visits with other professionals as well as treat patients independently.  The rehabilitation provided is in the community which includes patient’s homes, work places and other community settings  

 

 You will receive supervision and support for your caseload from experienced Occupational Therapists in the team and from the wider Community Neurological rehabilitation service. Your professional development will be supported and encouraged.  

The post has an office base at Cremyll Road in Reading. The successful candidate must therefore be a car driver and have access to a car. 

Main duties of the job

The role will provide specialist Occupational Therapy to adults with Neurological conditions that require Rehab as part of the community neurorehabilitation and Earlier Supported discharge team for Stroke. The post will be offered to individuals who are motivated, innovative and have experience in neurological rehabilitation to join a dynamic, client centred service that provide excellence in the rehabilitation and management of patients.  

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.

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
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities 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:  

  • Qualified Occupational Therapist 
  • Keen to work in a team.  

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills 

  • A car driver  

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 you’re 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 criteria
  • Diploma/degree in Occupational therapy
  • HCPC Registration
  • Post-graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality
Desirable criteria
  • Formal post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
  • Membership of relevant special interest group
  • Relevant splinting course / willingness to undertake

Previous Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience
  • Minimum of 2 years experience as a senior Occupational Therapist
  • Therapist in a relevant clinical area
  • Post graduate experience within specialist neurological service
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of formal and informal teaching
  • Experience of appraising staff
  • Experience of audits
  • Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team setting.
  • Experience of liaising with social Care in the UK

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate confidence in own decisions
  • Proven clinical leadership ability
  • Ability to lead a team
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent inter-personal skills
  • Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy in management of patients with neurological condition
  • Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team
  • Forward Thinking
  • Ability to work independently
  • Understanding national policies /guidelines relevant to the area
  • Knowledge of Assistive Technology for neuro patients
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to this clinical area
  • Presentation Skills
  • Computer skills
  • Evidence of own self development through PDP
  • Ability to develop others through CPD / PDP / In-service training
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Able to maintain judgement under pressure
  • Understanding of social services in the United Kingdom
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others – both formally and informally

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Occupational Health Clearance
  • DBS clearance
  • Able to travel efficiently between multiple sites

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Ellis
Job title
Service Manager Neuro Rehabilitation
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07771 344281
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