Job Summary
Are you a qualified or about-to-qualify Occupational Therapist looking for a supportive place to begin or grow your career? Or a Band 5 OT ready for a new challenge?
This is an excellent opportunity for an OT with an interest in older adult rehabilitation to join a high-quality ward therapy team, supporting patients to regain independence and return home safely.
Based mainly at St Mark’s Hospital, Maidenhead, with some cross-cover at Upton Hospital, Slough, you’ll join a close-knit inpatient team of OTs, physios and therapy assistants. You’ll manage a varied caseload of adults with complex needs and gain valuable experience in a dynamic MDT where learning and development are actively supported.
Day to day, you’ll be:
- Assessing patients and creating personalised rehab plans
- Supporting or running groups such as falls prevention and exercise
- Working closely with patients, families and the wider MDT
- Supporting therapy assistants and supervising students
- Joining ward rounds, case conferences and discharge planning
You’ll be part of an Outstanding CQC-rated Trust that prioritises staff wellbeing. Berkshire Healthcare consistently achieves some of the highest staff engagement scores nationally, reflecting our commitment to motivation, inclusion and a positive workplace culture.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree
- Registration with Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body e.g. RCOT
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Evidence of completing a preceptorship program
- Training in the equipment needs of older people.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment
Desirable
- Post registration experience
- Experience of working in a care home
- Specialist knowledge acquired through training or working with older people with complex health needs
- Experience of working with patients with a postural deviation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate good organisational and prioritisation skills and ability to work under pressure
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with an empathetic manner
- Competent with IT skills
- Ability to translate best practice evidence and national policy into practice
- Knowledge of current Health / Social Care legislation, i.e. National Serviced Frameworks
- Knowledge and understanding of adult protection issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of resource management
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites efficiently
- Full UK driving licence
- The daily use of a car
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 26 November 2025
