Job summary
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge, and the provision of Occupational Therapy in Eating Disorders?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to work in our Eating Disorders Service (TEDS) and develop occupational therapy in the teams.
TEDS is a passionate multi-disciplinary team across 5 bases in Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) delivering NICE recommended treatments and is accredited by the Quality Network for Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) (QNCC).
You will work in Melksham TEDS, which is embedded in Melksham CAMHS, and join an experienced team, inputting into pathway developments, delivering high quality care and working alongside experienced colleagues including, clinical leads, psychologists, nurses, dietitians, family therapists and consultant psychiatrists.
We'll need you to be motivated, with a degree in Occupational Therapy, registration with HCPC and previous experience of working in children's services and/or as a mental health practitioner.
As one of two lead Occupational Therapy specialists within TEDS teams, you will take a lead in the development and provision of Occupational Therapy, using assessments and outcome measures such as MOHO, COSA and TOMS.
With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people's mental health/wellbeing, there has never been a better time to join BSW CAMHS and make a positive difference.
Main duties of the job
You will be contributing to the assessment and treatment of Children and Young People who have eating disorders, using a wide range of skills and methods.Experience of working within the field of eating disorders would be advantageous, however the service will consider applicants with a genuine interest in this client group and those who are willing to undertake a comprehensive induction and training and show a commitment to the development of the service.
There will be opportunities to receive training in evidence-based eating disorder treatments such as Family Based Therapy (FBT) and CBT-E, and CBT-T and join established supervision groups across BSW.
Melksham Community CAMHS is a supportive teams who offer assessment, treatment, and consultation either in the clinic base or out in the community.
This is an exciting time to join Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and become part of the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire service. We deliver the i-thrive model across BSW including mental health support teams in schools and in reach services to social care.
If you relish a challenge, are enthusiastic about improving children and young people's mental health and want to join a friendly and ambitious service, then we have all the right ingredients.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
In BSW we are strongly committed to staff development and progression. We recently launched a comprehensive training strategy which includes CAMHS specific trainings and the strategy identifies development and progression opportunities for staff as we are keen to grow and develop our workforce for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will:
- Provide specialist eating disorder assessment and interventions (including delivering evidenced based treatment in group format) to Children and Young people with eating disorders in an outpatient setting.
- Champion best practice in Eating Disorders as per MEED/ NICE guidelines.
- Operate as a specialist occupational therapy practitioner.
- Participate in the delivery of service improvement plans for occupational therapy across CAMHS.
The role involves contributing to the out of hours on call duty service for Bath and North-East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. There is a robust system of support available from Managers, Consultant Psychiatrists and Senior Managers On Call.
We are keen to foster individual interests or specialties relevant to eating disorders, that you would then 'champion' to the wider team. Examples of this might include working with specific co-morbidities (e.g., personality disorder or autistic spectrum disorder), working with the families of people with eating disorders, or championing smooth transitions from CAMHS.
We understand the importance of professional identity. We have leads for each of the professional groups who organise regular meetings across BSW to consider professional development, issues and CPD.
You can start getting to know about us by having a look at our recruitment video made by members of the team and children, young people and young adults who have accessed our services:
BSW RECRUITMENT - YouTube
Find out more about living and working in BSW here:Living and Working | Oxford Health
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will:
- Provide specialist eating disorder assessment and interventions (including delivering evidenced based treatment in group format) to Children and Young people with eating disorders in an outpatient setting.
- Champion best practice in Eating Disorders as per MEED/ NICE guidelines.
- Operate as a specialist occupational therapy practitioner.
- Participate in the delivery of service improvement plans for occupational therapy across CAMHS.
The role involves contributing to the out of hours on call duty service for Bath and North-East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. There is a robust system of support available from Managers, Consultant Psychiatrists and Senior Managers On Call.
We are keen to foster individual interests or specialties relevant to eating disorders, that you would then 'champion' to the wider team. Examples of this might include working with specific co-morbidities (e.g., personality disorder or autistic spectrum disorder), working with the families of people with eating disorders, or championing smooth transitions from CAMHS.
We understand the importance of professional identity. We have leads for each of the professional groups who organise regular meetings across BSW to consider professional development, issues and CPD.
You can start getting to know about us by having a look at our recruitment video made by members of the team and children, young people and young adults who have accessed our services:
BSW RECRUITMENT - YouTube
Find out more about living and working in BSW here:Living and Working | Oxford Health
Person Specification
Knoweledge Requirements
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by further training, short specialist courses to masters or equivalent level.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience, in the range of mental health disorders in children and adolescents.
- A good understanding of eating disorders, aetiology, presentation, and treatments.
- Strong knowledge and skills in assessing risk and developing safety/management plans
Desirable
- Experience of working with eating disorders patients.
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- Occupational Therapist with Dip RCOT qualification or BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Current and up to date registration with relevant professional body- HCPC.
- Practice Educator Training
Desirable
- Awareness and/or training in eating disorder specific therapies.
- Qualification in management and leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience and evidence of promoting the role of Occupational Therapy
- Substantial experience as an Occupational Therapist working in a mental health, learning disability service or relevant field of practice.
- Experience of caseload management of complex conditions & cases.
- Substantial risk assessment and management skills of self-harm/risk/crisis management/safeguarding
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision for registered and non-registered staff, including students.
Desirable
- Experience of providing high quality assessments and interventions for people with an eating disorder
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate complex condition related information to patients, families/carers and colleagues.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Highly developed communication and team working skills and ability to work with a range of other professionals and agencies.
- Able to manage a caseload, set priorities and work with members of a multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Knoweledge Requirements
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by further training, short specialist courses to masters or equivalent level.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience, in the range of mental health disorders in children and adolescents.
- A good understanding of eating disorders, aetiology, presentation, and treatments.
- Strong knowledge and skills in assessing risk and developing safety/management plans
Desirable
- Experience of working with eating disorders patients.
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- Occupational Therapist with Dip RCOT qualification or BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Current and up to date registration with relevant professional body- HCPC.
- Practice Educator Training
Desirable
- Awareness and/or training in eating disorder specific therapies.
- Qualification in management and leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience and evidence of promoting the role of Occupational Therapy
- Substantial experience as an Occupational Therapist working in a mental health, learning disability service or relevant field of practice.
- Experience of caseload management of complex conditions & cases.
- Substantial risk assessment and management skills of self-harm/risk/crisis management/safeguarding
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision for registered and non-registered staff, including students.
Desirable
- Experience of providing high quality assessments and interventions for people with an eating disorder
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate complex condition related information to patients, families/carers and colleagues.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Highly developed communication and team working skills and ability to work with a range of other professionals and agencies.
- Able to manage a caseload, set priorities and work with members of a multi-disciplinary team.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
