Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading, Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services trust in Reading seeks an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their supportive CYPIT team. This full-time role involves managing a diverse caseload, delivering tailored assessments and therapy for children aged 0-19 in various settings. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pediatric care, effective collaboration skills, and be registered with HCPC. The trust emphasizes a supportive work environment and offers flexible working hours, generous leave, and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Learning and career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Support networks for diversity

Generous leave policies

Free parking

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience working with children and young people.
• Driver with access to a vehicle or equivalent ability to travel between multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of children and young people aged 0–19.
• Deliver assessments and individualised interventions.
• Collaborate with families and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide direct therapy and advice to support others.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapeutic interventions

Collaboration with families

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC

Job description

Are you an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking to progress your career within an experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary community team?

We have a full-time opportunity to join our CYPIT team who support children and young people from birth to 19 years of age across Berkshire.

This role is based in Newbury and you'll cover settings across West Berks. Within this role you will be managing a diverse caseload supporting in mainstream schools and specialist education settings. You will plan and manage your own caseload and service delivery using an impact-based model of clinical decision making.

You will co-produce therapy plans with our families and partner and help shape the universal and targeted training offered to families and schools to enable effective self-management.

There will be opportunities to attend training sessions and develop your knowledge and skills within the wider school age therapy team. Additionally you will 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Core Hours

Monday – Friday, 9‑5 with some flexibility around this.

About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation 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

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 site

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC
• Significant post‑qualification experience working with children and young people
• Driver with access to a vehicle (or equivalent ability to travel between multiple sites effectively)

Equal Opportunities

We are 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.

Contact

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact Caroline Pethick at [e-mail] or Catherine Moulds at [e-mail] who will be delighted to help.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Friday 20 February 2026.