Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Therapies East | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Maidenhead is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, create personalized care plans, and support a diverse caseload. Ideal candidates are passionate about rehabilitation and committed to patient-centered care. The role offers flexible working options and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Passion for working in a rehabilitation or intermediate care setting.
• Willingness to participate in a 6‑day rota.
• UK driving licence or equivalent ability to travel effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and create personalized rehab plans.
• Support or run groups such as falls prevention and exercise.
• Manage a varied caseload of adults with complex needs.

Skills

Rehabilitation care

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration

Job description

Are you a qualified or about‑to‑qualify Occupational Therapist looking for a supportive place to begin or grow your career? Or a Band 5 OT ready for a new challenge?

This is an excellent opportunity for an OT with an interest in older adult rehabilitation to join a high‑quality ward therapy team, supporting patients to regain independence and return home safely.

Based mainly at St Mark’s Hospital, Maidenhead, with some cross‑cover at Upton Hospital, Slough, you’ll join a close‑knit inpatient team of OTs, physios and therapy assistants. You’ll manage a varied caseload of adults with complex needs and gain valuable experience in a dynamic MDT where learning and development are actively supported.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Assessing patients and creating personalised rehab plans
• Supporting or running groups such as falls prevention and exercise
• Working closely with patients, families and the wider MDT
• Supporting therapy assistants and supervising students
• Joining ward rounds, case conferences and discharge planning

You’ll be part of an Outstanding CQC‑rated Trust that prioritises staff wellbeing. Berkshire Healthcare consistently achieves some of the highest staff engagement scores nationally, reflecting our commitment to motivation, inclusion and a positive workplace culture.

Applications will be reviewed as received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close early.

The post will be part of a Multi‑Disciplinary Team within an inpatient setting which will offer assessment and treatment for patients in the east of Berkshire. The role will involve:

Key responsibilities

• Being responsible for your own caseload using an interdisciplinary, patient‑focused rehabilitative approach with support from the senior therapists.
• Providing supervision and guidance to band 3 and 4 support workers in the therapy team and making recommendations to the wider MDT to support with the education of students.
• Being involved in QI and contributing to the planning, development, and evaluation of the service.

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. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

• Qualified (or about to qualify) Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
• A passion for working in a rehabilitation or intermediate care setting
• UK driving licence with access to a vehicle or equivalent ability to travel effectively.
• Willingness to participate in a 6‑day rota.

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.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver 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. Please don’t hesitate to call Francesca Turner on 01189 044 727 or email [e-mail] who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Nov 2025