Band 7 Occupational Therapist

Job summary

The BHFT CYPIT service is an integrated Children\’s Therapy service, shaped around the needs of the child and family. They are structured within integrated teams, based around a locality area of Berkshire, and work closely together where appropriate, to ensure we have the greatest therapeutic impact, working either directly or through other people.

Working across our early years and school-aged phases of life provision, you will be responsible for the planning and management of your own caseload and interventions, working within our impact-based model of support. You will be supported to develop and enhance your specialist skills working with children and young people (CYP) with occupational therapy needs.

Main duties of the job

1. Undertake specialist clinical assessment and treatment of children and young people (CYPF) within the speciality who may have complex presentations, and support other clinicians to do this, both within a defined area of specialist provision and OT generally for less experienced staff.
2. Contribute to the development of service provision within an agreed area of specialism alongside the CYPF operational team leads and professional leads, ensuring best practice across the area of speciality and the CYPF service.
3. Have highly developed specialist knowledge, experience, and expertise in paediatric occupational therapy, including developing and/or holding highly specialist knowledge in a specific clinical area.
4. Serve as a source of expertise for a defined area of specialism, supporting and developing colleagues, and being a point of reference for advice for colleagues and managers.
5. Lead the development of other therapists within the defined specialist area by offering support, mentoring, training, and defining core competencies for staff.
6. Undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area as required.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England\’s largest NHS staff bank and are experts at placing dedicated NHS workers in caring roles. We offer career opportunities, flexible shifts, and support work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression: Access to learning & development opportunities to take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance: Flexible shifts, wellbeing resources, and paid annual leave.

Opportunity & Access: Over 50 NHS Trusts offering flexible working options.

Details

Date posted: 02 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £22.99 to £27.01 per hour

Contract: Bank

Duration: 3 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: M0042-77176D

Job locations: Great Hollands Health Centre, Great Hollands Square, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8WY

Job description

Please see attached Job Description for a detailed breakdown of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Professional qualification (degree/diploma) with postgraduate specialist training.
• HCPC Registration.

Desirable:

• Up-to-date clinical knowledge of paediatric occupational therapy interventions.

Experience (Essential):

• Understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people.

Travel (Essential):

• Car driver willing to work across Berkshire.

Additional requirements

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

NHS Professionals Limited

Address: Great Hollands Health Centre, Great Hollands Square, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8WY

Website: https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/

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