Occupational Therapist Learning Disabilities
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist (Band 6) for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the Bracknell locality. This role involves working with adults with learning disabilities in community settings, providing OT interventions based on identified needs. The post holder will manage a caseload, contribute to specialist assessments, and offer therapeutic interventions and advice to families, carers, and other agencies.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a caseload.
- Contribute to comprehensive specialist assessment.
- Provide specialist advice and therapeutic interventions to parents and carers of people with a learning disability.
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Professional Registration: HCPC
- Previous Experience
- Previous Occupational Therapy experience within mental health or physical medicine or social services or voluntary agency
Desirable criteria
- Previous Occupational Therapy experience within Learning Disabilities
- Minimum Clinical Practice - 2 years
- Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Key skills and knowledge for the post e.g. occupational therapy interventions relevant to the post such as sensory integration, goal setting, research methodologies
- Knowledge of specialist field
- Additional Requirements
- Car Driver/access to a car Driving licence
- Education, qualifications or training
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Professional Registration: HCPC
- Previous Experience
- Previous Occupational Therapy experience within mental health or physical medicine or social services or voluntary agency
- Previous Occupational Therapy experience within Learning Disabilities
- Minimum Clinical Practice - 2 years
- Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Key skills and knowledge for the post e.g. occupational therapy interventions relevant to the post such as sensory integration, goal setting, research methodologies
- Knowledge of specialist field
- Additional Requirements
- Car Driver/access to a car Driving licence
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £41,957 – £50,387 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist Learning Disabilities
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
OT (working in the Community Learning Disability Team) in Berkshire Healthcare NHS-Learning Disability Service- Fixed Term Contract
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Community OT Band 6, (37.5hours per week),FIXED TERM contract12 Months) to work in our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities in the Bracknell locality.
You will work with a diverse population in both urban and rural settings providing Community OT interventions based on identified needs, to adults who have a learning disability within any community setting. The post holder will also provide advice and support to families/carers and other provider agencies and their employees across Bracknell & Wokingham.
Main duties of the job
- To manage a caseload
- To contribute to comprehensive specialist assessment
- To provide specialist advice and therapeutic interventions to parents and carers of people with a learning
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate envir
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