Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
CASELOAD HCPC HOLISTIC NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Opportunity for Rotational Experience, Gain diverse experience across multiple specialties such as Stroke, Elderly Care, Surgery & Orthopaedics, and more.
Support for Professional Development, Comprehensive support package including workshops, training sessions, and an OT-specific practice educator on site to enhance skills.
New Graduate Friendly, Suitable for new graduates, providing a structured environment to transition into professional practice.
Strong Support Network, Access to a supportive band 5 group, buddy system, and regular in-service sessions to promote learning and collaboration.
Autonomous Practice, Ability to manage your own caseload and work independently as an occupational therapist, allowing for personalized patient care.
Contribution to Service Development, Participate in the growth and improvement of therapy services, enhancing the overall patient experience.
Engagement with Multidisciplinary Team, Collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals, fostering a holistic approach to patient care.
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking motivated Occupational Therapists for a rotational position at Reading’s Royal Berkshire Hospital, suitable for both new graduates and experienced band 5 practitioners. This role offers an opportunity to gain diverse experience across various specialties, including stroke, medicine, elderly care, surgery and orthopaedics, neuro rehabilitation, and acute medical services.
The position emphasises patient-centered therapy and requires the therapist to manage their own caseload while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. The Trust provides a supportive environment with resources like a band 5 passport for skill development, training sessions, a buddy system, and an on-site practice educator. Occupational Therapists will contribute to service development within the Therapy Department and may need to cover responsibilities for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist as needed.
The position emphasises patient-centered therapy and requires the therapist to manage their own caseload while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. The Trust provides a supportive environment with resources like a band 5 passport for skill development, training sessions, a buddy system, and an on-site practice educator. Occupational Therapists will contribute to service development within the Therapy Department and may need to cover responsibilities for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist as needed.
Opportunity for Rotational Experience, Gain diverse experience across multiple specialties such as Stroke, Elderly Care, Surgery & Orthopaedics, and more.
Support for Professional Development, Comprehensive support package including workshops, training sessions, and an OT-specific practice educator on site to enhance skills.
New Graduate Friendly, Suitable for new graduates, providing a structured environment to transition into professional practice.
Strong Support Network, Access to a supportive band 5 group, buddy system, and regular in-service sessions to promote learning and collaboration.
Autonomous Practice, Ability to manage your own caseload and work independently as an occupational therapist, allowing for personalized patient care.
Contribution to Service Development, Participate in the growth and improvement of therapy services, enhancing the overall patient experience.
Engagement with Multidisciplinary Team, Collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals, fostering a holistic approach to patient care.
Occupational Therapist (Rotational)
We are looking for motivated and passionate Occupational Therapists to join the rotations at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The rotational post is suitable for new graduates (those who are due to become HCPC registered soon), as well as more experienced band 5s.
The rotational post provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your knowledge in a range of specialties such as:
- Stroke
- Medicine
- Elderly Care
- Surgery & Orthopaedics
- Neuro rehabilitation (Currently based at West Berkshire Community Hospital)
- Acute Medical Unit (front door services)
We offer a comprehensive support package for band 5's to develop their skills; including the use of a band 5 passport which covers key skills and learning opportunities required, workshops and training sessions, and an OT specific practice educator on site. We also have a strong band 5 support group, a buddy system and regular in service sessions.
- To be an occupational therapist delivering patient centred, caring Therapy for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
- To be professionally responsible for all aspects of your own work including the therapeutic management of patients in your care, in conjunction with your supervisor.
- To use your occupational therapy knowledge and skills to provide support and advice to the Multi- disciplinary team and to manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner.
- To deliver a high quality, effective and efficient occupational therapy service in the Therapy team.
- To be a member of the Therapy Department team, contributing to service development. In Therapies and the Trust.
- To deputise for the Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist as required.
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1. Could you describe your understanding of the role of an occupational therapist within a multidisciplinary team?
2. What are the key factors you consider when developing a treatment plan for a patient recovering from a stroke?
3. How do you approach assessing the individual needs of elderly patients in a care setting?
4. Can you give an example of how you have adapted your therapeutic approaches to meet diverse patient needs?
5. What specific techniques do you use when working with patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery?
1. Could you describe your understanding of the role of an occupational therapist within a multidisciplinary team?
2. What are the key factors you consider when developing a treatment plan for a patient recovering from a stroke?
3. How do you approach assessing the individual needs of elderly patients in a care setting?
4. Can you give an example of how you have adapted your therapeutic approaches to meet diverse patient needs?
5. What specific techniques do you use when working with patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery?
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