Band 7 Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - 89943

Grade: Band 7

Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Erlegh House, Reading RG6 6BZ

Ward/Dept: Clinical Area Team

Hours: 37.5 hours

Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri 8:30-16:30/9:00-17:00

Pay 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. Remote working is also an option.

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.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£29.38 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-89943C

Job locations

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Science & Technology Centre

Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road

READING

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• OT Qualification and experience mandatory.
• HCPC registration mandatory.

IT Skills

Essential

• IT skills proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in working with Paediatric caseload in community and excellent clinical decision making essential.

Travel

Essential

• Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• OT Qualification and experience mandatory.
• HCPC registration mandatory.

IT Skills

Essential

• IT skills proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in working with Paediatric caseload in community and excellent clinical decision making essential.

Travel

Essential

• Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Science & Technology Centre

Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road

READING

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Science & Technology Centre

Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road

READING

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Qualifications

Essential

• OT Qualification and experience mandatory.
• HCPC registration mandatory.

IT Skills

Essential

• IT skills proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in working with Paediatric caseload in community and excellent clinical decision making essential.

Travel

Essential

• Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire.