Job summary
OT (working in the Community Learning Disability Team) in Berkshire Healthcare NHS-Learning Disability Service- Fixed Term Contract
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Community OT Band 6, (37.5hours per week),FIXED TERM contract12 Months) to work in our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities in the Bracknell locality.
You will work with a diverse population in both urban and rural settings providing Community OT interventions based on identified needs, to adults who have a learning disability within any community setting. The post holder will also provide advice and support to families/carers and other provider agencies and their employees across Bracknell & Wokingham.
Main duties of the job
- To manage a caseload
- To contribute to comprehensive specialist assessment
- To provide specialist advice and therapeutic interventions to parents and carers of people with a learning
About us
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
Job responsibilities
The must have's for this role:
- Registered OT with experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities
- Current OT Registration
- To hold a driving licence and have access to a car.
- To have a good understanding of reasonable adjustment
Person Specification
Education, qualifications or training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Professional Registration: HCPC
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous Occupational Therapy experience within mental health or physical medicine or social services or voluntary agency
Desirable
- Previous Occupational Therapy experience within Learning Disabilities
- Minimum Clinical Practice - 2 years
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Desirable
- Key skills and knowledge for the post e.g. occupational therapy interventions relevant to the post such as sensory integration, goal setting, research methodologies
- Knowledge of specialist field
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver/access to a car Driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD
Bracknell
RG12 1JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead
Emma Shaw
emma.shaw@berkshire.nhs.uk
03002473000
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£41,957 to £50,387 a year
per annum ( Incl of HCAS)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CFS807-A
Job locations
Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD
Bracknell
RG12 1JD
United Kingdom
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