Band 6 Experienced Occupational Therapist (Elderly Care)

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider based in Reading is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to specialize in elderly care. The role involves providing high-quality occupational therapy and participating in operational management. Candidates should possess a degree in occupational therapy and relevant HCPC registration. The position offers flexible working opportunities, a generous annual leave package, and a comprehensive employee benefits scheme including NHS pension and educational resources.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in occupational therapy is essential.
• Postgraduate specialist experience and evidence-based project work are necessary.
• Understanding of elderly care conditions is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy for older people.
• Ensure a high quality and efficient service.
• Participate in clinical leadership and operational management.

Skills

Occupational therapy knowledge

Clinical reasoning skills

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in occupational therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. We are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’. This role involves providing specialist occupational therapy for older people and involvement in service development projects to provide continuous improvement within the area. The post will operate across the six inpatient elderly care wards including the Hip Fracture Unit and involve weekly Movement Disorders and Falls MDT clinics.

Responsibilities

• Be an occupational therapist specialist for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital.
• Participate in operational management and clinical leadership of occupational therapy in conjunction with the Band 7 Advanced specialist.
• Use specialist occupational therapy knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to provide support and advice to the team and manage own caseload of patients with complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner.
• Ensure a high quality, effective and efficient occupational therapy service in the designated area.
• Be a member of the Therapy Department contributing to planning and policy development.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Advanced specialist as required.
• Develop leadership skills and progress as a Band 5 or 6 professional.

Qualifications

• Degree or other recognised qualification in occupational therapy.
• Postgraduate specialist experience, demonstrated by ongoing CPD, evidence‑based project work, postgraduate teaching.
• HCPC registered.
• Specialist postgraduate experience.
• Understanding of a broad range of elderly care conditions.
• Post‑graduate training in the management of conditions.
• Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff.
• Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students.

Desirable

• BSc OT.
• Specialist knowledge in a related area.
• Research or audit experience.
• Training and presentation skills.
• Car driver with UK driving licence; able to drive pooled car for access visits.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service; pro rata for part‑time staff.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Money Advice Service.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
• On‑site nursery (based at RBH).
• Full educational library services.
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles.
• Bus to work scheme.
• Excellent rail and bus links.
• Access to a range of health‑service discounts.