Paediatric Occupational Therapist - CYPIT West

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider in Newbury is seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their Children and Young People's Integrated Therapy Team (CYPIT). This full-time Band 6 role involves managing a diverse caseload of children and young people in various educational settings and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams. The Trust emphasizes professional development and well-being, offering several benefits including flexible working options and generous leave.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Learning and career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Staff discounts at retailers

Networks supporting equality

Generous leave options

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a clinical setting.
• Ability to collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload supporting children in various educational settings.
• Deliver assessments and individualized interventions based on impact.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and mentorship.

Skills

Managing a diverse caseload

Planning and clinical decision making

Co-production of therapy plans

Training and support for families and schools

Effective communication

Job description

Would you like to progress your Paediatric Occupational Therapy career within an experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary community team? We have full time opportunity for an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Children and Young People's Integrated Therapy Team (CYPIT). Our CYPIT service supports children and young people from birth to 19 years of age across Berkshire. This Band 6 role is based in Newbury and you'll cover settings across West Berks. Your role will involve:

• Managing a diverse caseload supporting children and young people in mainstream schools and specialist education settings
• Planning and management of your own school-age caseload and service delivery using an impact-based model of clinical decision making
• Co-production of therapy plans with our families and partners
• Helping shape the universal and targeted training offered to families and schools to enable effective self-management
• Hold and manage a varied caseload of children and young people aged 0-19 across mainstream, special school, and specialist resource settings
• Deliver assessments, plan and provide individualised interventions, and review progress using an impact-based approach
• Collaborate with families, education staff, and the wider MDT to ensure joined-up, effective care
• Provide direct therapy as well as advice, support, and training to others supporting the child
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to care planning, and share updates with families and professionals
• Participate in regular supervision, peer support groups, and service-wide CPD and training events
• Receive mentorship and development support if joining as a Band 5, with a clear pathway to Band 6
• Represent the service positively and work as part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team

There will be opportunities to attend training sessions and develop your knowledge and skills within the wider school age therapy team. You'll also benefit from our clinical excellence forums and Trust-wide OT networks, with tailored training to help you thrive. Our Trust is rated "Outstanding" by the CQC, who praise our positive supportive culture. We prioritise wellbeing and promote a great work-life balance. Applications will be reviewed as received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close early.

Our core hours are Monday - Friday, 9-5 with some flexibility around this.

About the Trust

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

Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• 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 site