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Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist who enjoys interdisciplinary working and is passionate about Neuro Rehabilitation? We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time, permanent Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Community Based Neuro Rehabilitation Team and Earlier Supported Discharge Team for Stroke.

You will work alongside a supportive and forward-thinking West Berkshire locality team, including Band 7 Occupational Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Stroke Nurses. The team delivers interdisciplinary neuro rehabilitation, working closely with acute partners, social services and the voluntary sector. 

The West Berkshire locality team is part of the wider Neuro Rehabilitation service across Berkshire. You will join a network of Neuro Specialist OTs with an established in-service training programme and opportunities to contribute to innovative service development projects such as Visual Rehab and Driving Pathways. The role includes an established supervision structure, support for personal growth and clinical skills development, and opportunities to apply for funding to attend external training relevant to Neuro Rehabilitation. 

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• Use specialist Occupational Therapy skills for patients with Neurological Conditions and work with other members of the MDT to maximise rehab outcomes for patients and support them to achieve meaningful goals 
• Responsible for assessment, differential diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and writing of full and clear clinical records and assessment reports, reflecting clinical reasoning.   
• Work with other agencies and services to support patients in the management of their condition including their care, social, postural and equipment needs 
• Work together with members of the team across the MDT to support clinical decision making around patient care and triage of new referrals. 
• Contribute service development projects, evaluation and audit. 
• Supervision, training and support of other Therapy Assistants and students 
• Work with other OTs and the MDT on service development projects, support training and clinical excellence within the team with the support of senior colleagues.  
• Responsibility for maintaining own competency and effectiveness of practise through relevant CPD, knowledge of clinical guidelines and research. 
• Maintain a high level of professional responsibility by following relevant trust and professional standards and policies

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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
• 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 sites

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

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We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.

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