Band 7 Occupational Therapist READING

Meeveem Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Professionals Limited in Reading is seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Berkshire Healthcare CYPIT team. The role involves specialist clinical assessment and treatment of paediatric patients with complex needs, working within a multidisciplinary team, and supporting junior staff.

The post requires HCPC registration, OT qualification, and driving. Working hours are 37.5 per week, with 8:30-16:30 or 9:00-17:00 shifts; pay is £29.38 per hour under Agenda for Change; duration six

Qualifications

• OT qualification and experience mandatory.
• HCPC registration mandatory.
• IT skills proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience with paediatric caseload in community is essential.
• Car driver with access to own vehicle and willingness to travel Berkshire.

Skills

Paediatric caseload

Clinical decision making

Education

OT Qualification

HCPC registration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Job summary

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - 89943

Grade: Band 7

Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Erlegh House, Reading RG6 6BZ

Ward/Dept: Clinical Area Team

Hours: 37.5 hours

Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri 8:30-16:30/9:00-17:00

Pay Rates Day: £29.38

Why might this job interest you?

Are you an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist who is passionate about children with complex needs? We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the team based in Reading.

The Berkshire Healthcare CYPIT service is an integrated childrens therapy service shaped around the needs of the child and family operating within the Children, Families and All Age Services Division (CFAA). We are structured within integrated teams consisting of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, as well as a strong integrated therapy assistant team based in locality areas within Berkshire strategically focused on phases of life. We work closely together to ensure we have the greatest therapeutic impact, working both directly and indirectly with children, young people and families to enable them to achieve their goals.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake specialist clinical assessment and treatment of children and young people (CYPF) within the speciality who may have complex presentations and/or support other clinicians to do this both within the defined area of specialist provision and OT generally for less experienced staff.
• Lead the development of other therapists within the defined specialist area offering support, mentoring, training and specialist advice, as well as defining core competencies for staff to work towards.
• Share knowledge and expertise and act as an advisor within the area of specialism across the CYPF division and with wider MDT partners and parents.
• Support the overall development of community paediatric OT clinical skills and lead in the development of key clinical skills in a defined area of clinical specialism with clinicians, assistants and students. This will include the use of mentoring, training and informing the appraisal process ensuring staff members have the competencies required to carry out their role safely and effectively.
• Contribute to the development of service provision within their area of specialism alongside the CYPF operational team leads and professional leads. This includes ensuring best practice across the area of speciality and the service within CYPF.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression

access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance

flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access

over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

• Date posted: 14 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £29.38 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: M0042-89943A
• Job locations: Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, Science & Technology Centre, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, READING, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• OT Qualification and experience mandatory.
• HCPC registration mandatory.

IT Skills

Essential

• IT skills proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in working with Paediatric caseload in community and excellent clinical decision making essential.

Travel

Essential

• Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

NHS Professionals Limited is an equal opportunities employer.