Job summaryJob Title: Occupational Therapist – 89943Grade: Band 7Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustLocation: Erlegh House, Reading RG6 6BZWard/Dept: Clinical Area TeamHours: 37.5 hoursShift Pattern: Mon-Fri 8:30-16:30/9:00-17:00Pay Rates Day: £29.38
Why might this job interest you?Are you an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist who is passionate about children with complex needs? We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the team based in Reading.
The Berkshire Healthcare CYPIT service is an integrated childrens therapy service shaped around the needs of the child and family operating within the Children, Families and All Age Services Division (CFAA). We are structured within integrated teams consisting of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, as well as a strong integrated therapy assistant team based in locality areas within Berkshire strategically focused on phases of life. We work closely together to ensure we have the greatest therapeutic impact, working both directly and indirectly with children, young people and families to enable them to achieve their goals.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake specialist clinical assessment and treatment of children and young people (CYPF) within the speciality who may have complex presentations and/or support other clinicians to do this both within the defined area of specialist provision and OT generally for less experienced staff.
- Lead the development of other therapists within the defined specialist area offering support, mentoring, training and specialist advice, as well as defining core competencies for staff to work towards.
- Share knowledge and expertise and act as an advisor within the area of specialism across the CYPF division and with wider MDT partners and parents.
- Support the overall development of community paediatric OT clinical skills and lead in the development of key clinical skills in a defined area of clinical specialism with clinicians, assistants and students. This will include the use of mentoring, training and informing the appraisal process ensuring staff members have the competencies required to carry out their role safely and effectively.
- Contribute to the development of service provision within their area of specialism alongside the CYPF operational team leads and professional leads. This includes ensuring best practice across the area of speciality and the service within CYPF.
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DetailsDate posted 14 August 2026Pay scheme Agenda for changeBand Band 7Salary £29.38 an hourContract BankDuration 6 monthsWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible workingReference number M0042-89943AJob locations Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, Science & Technology Centre, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, READING, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- OT Qualification and experience mandatory.
- HCPC registration mandatory.
IT SkillsEssential
- IT skills proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
ExperienceEssential
- Experienced in working with Paediatric caseload in community and excellent clinical decision making essential.
TravelEssential
- Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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