Job Summary

Band 5 Occupational Therapist (Rotational) at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Suitable for new graduates and experienced Band 5s. Rotations include Stroke, Medicine, Elderly Care, Surgery & Orthopaedics, Neuro rehabilitation, and Acute Medical Unit. Comprehensive support package with band 5 passport, workshops, and buddy system.

Main Duties of the Job

• Deliver patient-centred occupational therapy for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Hospital (RBFT).
• Professionally responsible for all aspects of own work including therapeutic management of patients.
• Provide support and advice to the Multidisciplinary team and manage own caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
• Deliver high quality, effective and efficient occupational therapy service.
• Contribute to service development in Therapies and the Trust.
• Deputise for the Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist as required.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country, achieving Foundation Trust status in 2006. The Trust delivers high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire. We are Reading's biggest employer. Our 'CARE' values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential: Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy, HCPC Registered, IT skills including email. Desirable: BSc OT, Member of BAOT, Training & Presentation Skills.

Experience

Essential: Experience working in a healthcare setting, Experience of 3 or more different areas of Occupational Therapy practice (can be practice placements). Desirable: Experience working in an acute general hospital, Experience working in NHS healthcare setting.

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5AN
Website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/
Contact: Josie Caffrey, OT Professional Lead – [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [contact hidden]