This role will see the successful candidate working as an Occupational Therapist within the inpatient therapy team based at West Berkshire general Inpatient wards.
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. The normal working pattern is 08:30 - 16:30. The post holder will be expected to be a car driver and use their car for off-site visits and small equipment deliveries. The therapy teams work closely to manage the inpatient beds and are a friendly approachable team. This is a great opportunity to gain experience of all aspects of Inpatient Therapy and develop transferable skills.
Main duties of the job
Full time role working across inpatient therapies Working with patients on Donnington and Highclere wards at WBCH Completing activities which are goal focused and aimed at promoting independence with everyday activities. Liaising with patients and their relatives to achieve the best outcomes in hospital and for discharge. Delivering and fitting equipment at the patient's property (after training) Completing goal-oriented therapy and outcome measures Promoting independence and helping to manage expectations Supporting patients with management of their activities of daily living About us
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 at Berkshire Healthcare are: 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: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell 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 Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Car Driver ability to drive and access to a vehicle. Rehabilitation and/or inpatient hospital experience Experience of working as a member of a team 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. 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. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy Registered with the HPC Continuous Professional Development:
Evidence of training in rehabilitation of older people. Training in the equipment needs of older people Understanding of the models used in Occupational Therapy Previous Experience
Experience of working in a rehabilitation or intermediate care setting. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Experience of liaising with social care in the UK Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Be able to demonstrate confidence in own decisions Be an excellent communicator Be a team player Be open to change Be able to demonstrate flexibility in a work setting Additional Requirements
Occupational Health clearance Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently Ability to drive and have access to a car Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Full time role working across inpatient therapies Working with patients on Donnington and Highclere wards at WBCH Completing activities which are goal focused and aimed at promoting independence with everyday activities. Liaising with patients and their relatives to achieve the best outcomes in hospital and for discharge. Delivering and fitting equipment at the patient's property (after training) Completing goal-oriented therapy and outcome measures Promoting independence and helping to manage expectations Supporting patients with management of their activities of daily living About us
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 at Berkshire Healthcare are: 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: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell 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 Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Car Driver ability to drive and access to a vehicle. Rehabilitation and/or inpatient hospital experience Experience of working as a member of a team 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. 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. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy Registered with the HPC Continuous Professional Development:
Evidence of training in rehabilitation of older people. Training in the equipment needs of older people Understanding of the models used in Occupational Therapy Previous Experience
Experience of working in a rehabilitation or intermediate care setting. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Experience of liaising with social care in the UK Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Be able to demonstrate confidence in own decisions Be an excellent communicator Be a team player Be open to change Be able to demonstrate flexibility in a work setting Additional Requirements
Occupational Health clearance Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently Ability to drive and have access to a car Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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