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

 We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist  to join our amazing Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapy Team (CYPIT).  Perhaps you’re an experienced Band 5 OT ready to progress, or you might be an established Band 6 OT who will appreciate this varied, flexible role in a welcoming team, based in Newbury or Reading.

Our CYPIT service supports children and young people from birth to 19 years of age across Berkshire. As a Children’s OT, your role will involve:

• Managing a diverse caseload supporting children and young people in mainstream schools and specialist education settings and specialist resources
• 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
• Planning and management of your own school-age caseload and service delivery using an impact-based model of clinical decision making

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.

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

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

• 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

Our core hours are Monday - Friday, 9-5.  We have a full time role available, but also welcome part time applications from 22.5 hours.

Applications are processed as they are received - we recommend you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early.

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 site

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

Watch our careers video to learn more.

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

Please note we may close positions before the advertised date.

If you need help with your application, please contact us on [email protected]

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