Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 14/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Berkshire Healthcare CYPIT service in Reading. The role involves undertaking specialist clinical assessment and treatment of children and young people with complex presentations. You will lead the development of other therapists, share expertise, and contribute to service provision within your area of specialism. Remote working is also an option for this role.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake specialist clinical assessment and treatment of children and young people (CYPF) within the speciality who may have complex presentations.
- Lead the development of other therapists within the defined specialist area, offering support, mentoring, training and specialist advice.
- 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.
- Contribute to the development of service provision within their area of specialism alongside the CYPF operational team leads and professional leads.
Essential criteria
- OT Qualification and experience mandatory.
- HCPC registration mandatory.
- IT skills proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
- Experienced in working with Paediatric caseload in community and excellent clinical decision making essential.
- Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 30d
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NHS Professionals Limited
Band 7 Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 14 October 2026
Job summary
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.
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