Experienced Rotational Occupational Therapist

Experienced Rotational Occupational Therapist

We are an aspirational Therapy team whose mission is to deliver a high‑quality, modern, patient‑centred service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. We work closely with our Physiotherapy colleagues, providing a maximum opportunity for development and learning. Active involvement in service development and leadership at Band 6 level is encouraged, and there are many opportunities for personal and professional development.

• Orthopaedics (elective and trauma) and Surgery (planned and emergency)
• Paediatrics
• Medicine (Cardiac, Renal, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Gastro, Haematology and Oncology)
• Elderly Care (including Hip Fragility Unit)
• Front Door Services (Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit, Short Stay Unit)
• Acute Stroke Unit
• Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Service

• Provide expert occupational therapy within the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
• Participate in operational management and clinical leadership alongside the Band 7 Team Lead and/or Advanced Specialist OT.
• Use specialist OT knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support the team and manage your own caseload of complex patients autonomously.
• Ensuring a high‑quality, efficient OT service in the designated area.
• Contribute to planning and policy development within the Therapy Department.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Team Lead or Advanced Specialist when required.

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Post‑graduate specialist experience demonstrated by ongoing CPD, evidence‑based project work, and post‑graduate teaching
• HPC registered
• Specialist post‑graduate experience
• Broad understanding of Elderly Care, Medical, Neurological, Musculoskeletal, orthopaedic or surgical conditions, and post‑graduate training in condition management
• Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
• Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students

• BSc OT
• Specialist knowledge in a related area
• Member of a related Clinical Interest group
• Research or audit experience
• Training and presentation skills

• Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive a pool car for access visits

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Location:

Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, RG1 5AN

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full‑time
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum

To apply, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.