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 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
The must have's for this role:

• Registered OT with experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities
• Current OT Registration
• To hold a driving licence and have access to a car.
• To have a good understanding of reasonable adjustment

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

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

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.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Emma Shaw on 03002473000 or email : emma.shaw@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.

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.

Person Specification
Education, qualifications or training
Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Professional Registration: HCPC

Previous Experience
Essential

• Previous Occupational Therapy experience within mental health or physical medicine or social services or voluntary agency

Desirable

• Previous Occupational Therapy experience within Learning Disabilities
• Minimum Clinical Practice - 2 years

Knowledge, skills and abilities
Desirable

• 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
Essential

• Car Driver/access to a car Driving licence

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address
Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD
Bracknell
RG12 1JD
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead
Emma Shaw
emma.shaw@berkshire.nhs.uk
03002473000

Details
Date posted
11 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£41,957 to £50,387 a year
per annum ( Incl of HCAS)

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
371-CFS807-A

Job locations
Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD
Bracknell
RG12 1JD
United Kingdom