Band 7 Occupational Therapist

Band 7 occupational therapist for the Berkshire Healthcare CYPIT children's therapy service, booked through NHS Professionals as a six-month bank post. The work is specialist assessment and treatment of children and young people with complex needs, alongside leading the development of other therapists and advising across the division and wider MDT. The post sits in an integrated, multidisciplinary children's therapy team, with a community paediatric caseload, Monday to Friday day shifts and the option of remote working.

Applicants need HCPC registration, community paediatric experience and a car for travel across Berkshire.

• Specialist clinical assessment and treatment of children and young people with complex presentations, and support for other clinicians doing the same
• Lead the development of other therapists in the specialist area through support, mentoring, training and specialist advice
• Define core competencies for staff to work towards
• Share expertise and advise across the CYPF division, with wider MDT partners and parents
• Develop community paediatric OT clinical skills in clinicians, assistants and students, including informing the appraisal process
• Contribute to service development in the area of specialism, ensuring best practice across CYPF

• OT qualification

• HCPC registration

• Experience of a paediatric caseload in community settings

• Excellent clinical decision making
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

• Car driver with access to own car, willing to work across Berkshire

• Access to learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Flexible and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Access to shifts across over 50 partner NHS Trusts