Paediatric Occupational Therapist - CYPIT West | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading, Newbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider seeks a full-time Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapy Team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload and requires significant experience working with children. The position offers flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. Candidates must be registered with HCPC and possess a valid driving license.

Benefits

Flexible working options to support work-life balance

27 days’ annual leave rising with service

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme

Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers

Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities

Generous maternity, paternity, and special leave

Free parking across Trust site

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC.
• Significant post qualification experience working with children and young people is required.
• A driver with access to a vehicle or equivalent ability to travel between multiple sites is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload supporting children and young people in various educational settings.
• Co-produce therapy plans with families and partners.
• Provide direct therapy as well as training and support for others.

Skills

Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC

Significant post qualification experience working with children and young people

Driver with access to a vehicle

Job description

Overview

Would you like to progress your Paediatric Occupational Therapy career within an experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary community team?

We have a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

What we offer and working pattern

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

About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Our Trust is rated "Outstanding" by the CQC, who praise our positive supportive culture. We prioritise wellbeing and promote a great work-life balance. 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.

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

Requirements / Must haves

• 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)

For further information about the roles available, please see attached example job description and person specification. We 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 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.

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

Please note, we are processing applications as they are submitted so may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025