Closing date: 27 July 2026

Job Summary
Are you a qualified, either newly or already experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with children and young people? Are you looking to work as part of a supportive team in a flexible working environment? Due to service expansion we are recruiting Occupational Therapists of all levels across our CYPIT teams (band 5/6/7). We are open to full and part time applicants and can also offer FTC for flexibility. We are able to flexible with geographical location and can offer bases in Slough, Maidenhead, Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell and West Berkshire. We are looking for people who have a real passion for seeing children and young people reach their potential and ensuring that we provide the best possible service at at a range of ages and with a range of needs. We provide services to a mixture of Young people and can support roles in; Early Years, Special Schools and Mainstream schools. Working with us you will have the opportunity to be part of an experienced team of therapists, whilst having independence and autonomy to manage your own caseload. As a service we are committed to the development of our staff and can work with you to set development goals. Our core hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00 in which we can offer some flexibility inc some home working. As the role will involve some travel it is essential to be a driver.

Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £33,677 to £48,117 a year (per annum incl HCAS)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 371-TAP-CFS790
Job locations: Erlegh House, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BZ

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people with developmental / complex needs
• Function as a specialist autonomous clinician, supporting delivery of the Children and Young People's Integrated Therapies (CYPIT)model and providing support to more junior staff and students
• Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives as requested
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and provide written therapy plans and reports including contribution to the EHC Assessment process and tribunals as required
• Use needs-led, impact-based clinical decision making, and associated outcome measures
• Provide specialist clinical care including assessment, diagnosis and intervention

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 environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Generous NHS pension scheme
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites

Job responsibilities

• Be a qualified Occupational Therapist, with HCPC registration
• Excellent communication skills
• Hold a full UK driving license, with access to using a vehicle for work purposes

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential

• AHP qualification degree or equivalent
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• Completion of post graduate education or training relevant to clinical role or post

Continuous Professional Development
Desirable

• Completion of post graduate education or training relevant to clinical role or post

Previous Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in clinical work in children's services
• Experience of working CYP with sensory processing difficulties including ASD, and supporting CYP with physical and/or learning difficulties

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of paediatrics and the diverse needs of children and young people in a broad sense
• Clear, succinct communication skills
• Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations
• Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of current professional and statutory issues
• Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care
• Ability to self motivate
• Basic computer literacy

Desirable

• Understanding of the English Education System Knowledge of SEND processes and EHCP assessment process
• Evidence of an understanding and application of Care Planning approaches, and evidence of a belief in its value
• Able to use IT to support and innovate clinical development
• Evidence of recent relevant CPD

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Car driver with access to a car and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required
• Good Interpersonal Skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

For questions about the job, contact:
Talent Acquisition Partner, Jamie Poole, jamie.poole@berkshire.nhs.uk

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.