Are youaqualified (or about to qualify) Occupational Therapistwho is passionate about advocatingfor andimproving the lives of adultswith learning disabilities?
OurCTPLDteam (Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities)is seeking anOccupational Therapist(OT)to join our supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.
Workingunder the guidance of a SeniorOT,you’llreceivetheongoing supportandsupervisiontohelp you excel in your roleand takepride in delivering outstanding, person-centred therapyto adults with Learning Disabilities.You’llenjoy variety as no two days are the same. This OT role includes:
• Provide assessments, interventions, and treatments tailored to the unique needs ofeach individual, including those with complex needs.
• Withappropriate guidance, manage a designated caseload implementing evidence-basedcare plans.
• Cover a wide variety of areas from skill development to equipment provision,sensoryassessmentsand support.
• Conduct both individual and group work
As part of a multidisciplinary team based atSt Marks Hospital, Maidenhead,you’llwork in a variety of community settings includingpeople’s homes, supported living services &day services.
Our service hours are 9-5 Monday toFridayand wecan considerflexible workingarrangements.
• 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.
• Collaborate with clients, families, carers, and other professionals to assess, plan, implement, and review Occupational Therapy treatment plans for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using person-centred, evidence-based approaches to create and evaluate individualized interventions.
• Provide specialist clinical advice and training to colleagues, carers, and professionals, including students.
• Set specific, relevant goals and conduct care assessments at the start, during, and upon discharge for each referral.
• Maintainaccurateclient records and update Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuringa holistic approachto client care
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.
The “must haves” for this role:
• Qualified or about to qualify in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council)
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’recommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality MattersSilver 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. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Tracy Patterson on07733225652or emailtracy.patterson@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.
Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024
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