Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a passion for mental health?

Do you want to join an award winning, Occupational Therapy led team?

Our innovative Community Rehabilitation Enhanced Support Team (CREST) are recruiting a permanent full time Band 5 OT to their growing team.

Proud winners of the Clinical Team of the Year award, we work within the community, offering mental health rehabilitation for adults with psychosis.

CREST is made up of a diverse group of multi-disciplinary professionals. You'll have autonomy to lead on rehabilitation plans within our shared MDT caseload, allowing you to deliver great care that values your professional skillset.

Within our supportive team you'll enjoy a nurturing environment that encourages your professional growth. CREST is an exciting initiative for Berkshire. The team are forward-thinking, feedback is valued, and you will be a crucial part of service development.

You'll have opportunity to work from home or various office locations around the county. Clinical work in CREST is based in clients homes and local communities across the whole of Berkshire, so you must be a driver.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 9.00 - 5.00.

We welcome applications from experienced Band 5's looking for their next step. Or you might be NQ/about to qualify with genuine interest and knowledge in mental health work.

We encourage you to apply ASAP as applications are processed as they are received.

Main duties of the job

• Supporting patients through a strengths based, client-centred approach to care. Each patient will have a bespoke care plan agreed at MDT, which you will help put into action.
• Supporting patients with developing their skills and relationships to enable them to live healthy, fulfilling lives. Examples of activities that might be undertaken could include home visits, social visits, or helping patients to engage in community activities including sports and social events.
• The team will be OT-led and staffed primarily by Occupational Therapists so the role may include providing supervision to more junior members of the team.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC.

Have knowledge of and passion for working with patients with complex mental health needs.

Hold a current clear UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

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. 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.

If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Angela Miller on angela.miller@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Diploma/degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration (or waiting if newly qualified)

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Willingness to undertake further training and development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with mental health problems
• Experience of individual and group Occupational Therapy interventions
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience of recovery approach and rehabilitation in mental health

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of mental health problems and psychosis in particular
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatment approaches relevant to the clinical area
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with an empathetic manner
• Demonstrate good organisational and prioritisation skills and ability to work under pressure
• Competent with IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of current mental health policy
• Ability to effectively delegate activities to appropriate staff
• Ability to deal with emotionally demanding situations, and to remain calm under pressure
• Be open to and drive forwards change

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Full UK driving licence
• The daily use of a car
• Ability to travel to multiple sites efficiently

Desirable

• Able to commit to flexible working patterns, including out of hours working

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Community Rehab Enhanced Support Team

London House, London Road

Bracknell

RG12 2UT

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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