Work for us : Allied health professions
Overview
Allied health professionals (AHPs) are a vital and valued part of our community and mental health trust. We employ eight different types of AHPs across our services.
- Art therapists providing a form of psychological therapy that uses art media for expression and communication
- Dietitians diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional issues.
- Drama therapists use performance arts as a medium for psychological therapy.
- Occupational therapists help people who have difficulties carrying out day-to-day activities due to their health by teaching new ways to do things or making changes to their environment.
- Our paramedics work within our Urgent Community Response (UCR) service and assess patients who require an emergency response to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
- Physiotherapists help people improve their mobility and regain independence after an injury or operation.
- Podiatrists provide assessments and treatment for various foot and leg conditions.
- Speech and language therapists help people who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking, and swallowing.
What it’s like to work for us
In this video, Abigail Pocock, Physiotherapy Team Leader, talks through her experience working as an AHP at Berkshire Healthcare.
From the moment you join us, you’ll find a welcoming, nurturing, and supportive atmosphere filled. Whether you're a newly qualified AHP or considering a career change, we provide the tools you need to reach your full potential. Your hard work and achievements won’t go unnoticed and will be celebrated.
Benefits and wellbeing
We offer a range of benefits to help you enjoy a healthy lifestyle both at work and home, alongside various tools and services to manage your wellbeing.
Preceptorships
If you’re newly qualified or about to qualify, find out more about our award-winning preceptorship programme designed to support you through your first year of clinical practice.