Occupational Therapists

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Reading is seeking motivated and passionate Occupational Therapists to deliver patient-centred care. The role includes managing therapeutic care for patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to the development of the therapy service. New graduates are encouraged to apply, alongside experienced band 5s. Benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Health Service Discounts

Qualifications

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy is essential.
• HCPC Registration is mandatory.
• IT skills, including email proficiency are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred, caring therapy as an Occupational Therapist.
• Manage the therapeutic care of patients autonomously.
• Provide support and advice to the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver high quality occupational therapy services in the Therapy team.
• Contribute to service development and improvement.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Therapeutic management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success. Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.

Responsibilities

• To be an occupational therapist delivering patient-centred, caring Therapy for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
• To be professionally responsible for all aspects of your own work including the therapeutic management of patients in your care, in conjunction with your supervisor.
• To use your occupational therapy knowledge and skills to provide support and advice to the Multidisciplinary team and to manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner.
• To deliver a high quality, effective and efficient occupational therapy service in the Therapy team.
• To be a member of the Therapy Department team, contributing to service development. In Therapies and the Trust.
• To deputise for the Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist as required.
  We are looking for motivated and passionate Occupational Therapists to join the rotations at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

The rotational post is suitable for new graduates (those who are due to become HCPC registered soon), as well as more experienced band 5s.

Qualifications

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• IT skills, including email

Desirable criteria

• BSc OT
• Member of BAOT
• Training & Presentation Skills, Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of 3 or more different areas of Occupational Therapy practice (can be practice placements)
• Experience working in an acute general hospital
• Experience working in NHS healthcare setting, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer. Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles.

The rotational post provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your knowledge in a range of specialties such as:

• Stroke
• Medicine
• Elderly Care
• Surgery & Orthopaedics
• Neuro rehabilitation
• Acute Medical Unit (front door services)

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. 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
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.