Occupational Therapist inMaidenhead inMaidenhead PUBLISHED MON 11 NOV 2024

Are you a qualified (or about to qualify) Occupational Therapist who is passionate about advocating for and improving the lives of adults with learning disabilities?

Our CTPLD team (Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities) is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.

Working under the guidance of a Senior OT, you'll receive the ongoing support and supervision to help you excel in your role and take pride in delivering outstanding, person-centred therapy to adults with Learning Disabilities. You'll enjoy variety as no two days are the same. This OT role includes:

• Provide assessments, interventions, and treatments tailored to the unique needs of each individual, including those with complex needs.

• With appropriate guidance, manage a designated caseload implementing evidence-based care plans.

• Cover a wide variety of areas from skill development to equipment provision, sensory assessments and support.

• Conduct both individual and group work

As part of a multidisciplinary team based at St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead, you'll work in a variety of community settings including people's homes, supported livingservices& day services.

Our service hours are9-5 Monday to Friday and we can consider flexible working arrangements.

• Work autonomously within a team, under the support of a Band 6 OT, to contribute to the development of the Specialist Occupational Therapy Service in WAM CTPLD.

• Collaborate with clients, families, carers, and other professionals to assess, plan, implement, and review Occupational Therapy treatment plans for individuals with learning disabilities.

• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using person-centred, evidence-based approaches to create and evaluate individualized interventions.

• Provide specialist clinical advice and training to colleagues, carers, and professionals, including students.

• Set specific, relevant goals and conduct care assessments at the start, during, and upon discharge for each referral.

• Maintain accurate client records and update Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring a holistic approach to client care

About us

The must haves for this role:

• Qualified or about to qualify in Occupational Therapy

• Registration with HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council)

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team

• Driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiplesites

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Tracy Patterson on or email wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.