Band 7 Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to learning and development

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Access to shifts across NHS Trusts

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapist for the CYPIT children's therapy service. The post involves specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs, plus leading and mentoring colleagues within a MDT framework. Remote working is an option; a car is required for across- Berkshire travel.

The role requires HCPC registration and paediatric community experience, with Monday to Friday day shifts. NHS Professionals booking applies.

Qualifications

• OT qualification
• HCPC registration
• Experience of a paediatric caseload in community settings
• Car driver with access to own car, willing to work across Berkshire

Responsibilities

• Specialist clinical assessment and treatment of children and young people with complex presentations, and support for other clinicians doing the same
• Lead the development of other therapists in the specialist area through support, mentoring, training and specialist advice
• Define core competencies for staff to work towards
• Share expertise and advise across the CYPF division, with wider MDT partners and parents
• Develop community paediatric OT clinical skills in clinicians, assistants and students, including informing the appraisal process
• Contribute to service development in the area of specialism, ensuring best practice across CYPF

Skills

Excellent clinical decision making

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

OT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Band 7 occupational therapist for the Berkshire Healthcare CYPIT children's therapy service, booked through NHS Professionals as a six-month bank post. The work is specialist assessment and treatment of children and young people with complex needs, alongside leading the development of other therapists and advising across the division and wider MDT. The post sits in an integrated, multidisciplinary children's therapy team, with a community paediatric caseload, Monday to Friday day shifts and the option of remote working. Applicants need HCPC registration, community paediatric experience and a car for travel across Berkshire.

What the job involves

• Specialist clinical assessment and treatment of children and young people with complex presentations, and support for other clinicians doing the same
• Lead the development of other therapists in the specialist area through support, mentoring, training and specialist advice
• Define core competencies for staff to work towards
• Share expertise and advise across the CYPF division, with wider MDT partners and parents
• Develop community paediatric OT clinical skills in clinicians, assistants and students, including informing the appraisal process
• Contribute to service development in the area of specialism, ensuring best practice across CYPF

What’s required

Qualifications

• OT qualification

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience of a paediatric caseload in community settings

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent clinical decision making
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

Checks & eligibility

• Car driver with access to own car, willing to work across Berkshire

What’s offered

• Access to learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Flexible and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Access to shifts across over 50 partner NHS Trusts