Job summary
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist (Rotational)
Band 5
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 鈥骋辞辞诲鈥 with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.听 The Trust鈥檚 overall rating has also improved to 鈥榞ood鈥.听 This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.听 Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is听鈥淲orking together to provide outstanding care for our community.鈥
We are听Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are听Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are听Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are听Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don鈥檛 you come and join us.听 We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical. 听
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Diversity is what makes us interesting鈥 Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
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 possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by听calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job overview
Occupational Therapist (Rotational)
We are looking for motivated and passionate Occupational Therapists to join the rotations at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The rotational post is suitable for new graduates (those who are due to become HCPC registered soon), as well as more experienced band 5s.听
The rotational post provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your knowledge in a range of specialties such as:
- Stroke
- Medicine
- Elderly Care听听
- Surgery & Orthopaedics听
- Neuro rehabilitation (Currently based at West Berkshire Community Hospital)
- Acute Medical Unit (front door services)
We offer a comprehensive support package for band 5's to develop their skills; including the use of a band 5 passport which covers key skills and听 learning opportunities required, workshops and training sessions, and an OT specific practice educator on site. We also have a strong band 5 support group, a buddy system and regular in service sessions.听
Main duties of the job
- To be an occupational therapist delivering听 patient centred, caring Therapy for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
- To be professionally responsible for all aspects of your own work including the therapeutic management of patients in your care, in conjunction with your supervisor.
- To use your occupational therapy knowledge and skills to provide听 support and advice to the Multi- disciplinary team and to manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner.
- To deliver a high quality, effective and efficient occupational therapy service in the Therapy team.
- To be a member of the Therapy Department team, contributing to service development. In Therapies and the Trust.
- To deputise for the Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist as required.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading鈥檚 biggest employer.
Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!听
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of this posts' roles and responsibilities.听
Person specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- To have a degree or other recognised qualification in occupational therapy
- HCPC Registered
- IT skills, including e-mail
Desirable criteria
- BSc OT
- Member of BAOT
- Training & Presentation Skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of 3 or more different areas of Occupational Therapy practice (can be practice placements)
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in an acute general hospital
- Experience working in NHS healthcare setting
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Thomas
- Job title
- Workforce and Education Lead for Therapies
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 8678
- Additional information
Josie Caffrey
OT Professional Lead
0118 322 5215
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