Are you a qualified, either newly or already experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with children and young people?
Are you looking to work as part of a supportive team in a flexible working environment?
Due to service expansion we are recruiting Occupational Therapists of all levels across our CYPIT teams. We are open to full and part time applicants and can also offer FTC for flexibility.
We are able to flexible with geographical location and can offer bases in Slough, Maidenhead, Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell and West Berkshire.
We are looking for people who have a real passion for seeing children and young people reach their potential and ensuring that we provide the best possible service at at a range of ages and with a range of needs.
We provide services to a mixture of Young people and can support roles in; Early Years, Special Schools and Mainstream schools.
Working with us you will have the opportunity to be part of an experienced team of therapists, whilst having independence and autonomy to manage your own caseload.
As a service we are committed to the development of our staff and can work with you to set development goals.
Our core hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00 in which we can offer some flexibility inc some home working. As the role will involve some travel it is essential to be a driver.
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Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people with developmental / complex needs
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Function as a specialist autonomous clinician, supporting delivery of the Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapies (CYPIT) model and providing support to more junior staff and students
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Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives as requested
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Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and provide written therapy plans and reports including contribution to the EHC Assessment process and tribunals as required
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Use needs-led, impact-based clinical decision making, and associated outcome measures
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Provide specialist clinical care including assessment, diagnosis and intervention
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
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Caring for and about you is our top priority
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Committed to providing good quality, safe services
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Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
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Flexible working options to support work-life balance
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27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Excellent learning and career development opportunities
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‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
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Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
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Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
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Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
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Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
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Free parking across Trust sites
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jamie Poole Job title: Talent Acquisition Partner Email address: jamie.poole@berkshire.nhs.uk