Job summary
We are looking for an experienced occupational therapist to work in day services.
You will require a good understanding of how eating disorders impact on individual's lives and be able to work to promote recovery as defined by the service user. You will bring core skills of an OT using standardised assessment and outcome measures.
There is a strong emphasis on group and individual work focused around social inclusion and recovery. The post holder will be expected to deliver interventions which are contextually relevant and may be carried out in a variety of settings relevant to the service user. The ability to work flexibly is required.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to service development and hold an interest in clinical outcomes and research. You will be encouraged to participate in this as part of your CPD.
We offer excellent opportunity for professional and clinical development both within the trust and Eating disorder Day Service.
Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2). We also provide services and operate across other locations, such as London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; and substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Lambeth, Greenwich and Wandsworth.
Main duties of the job
To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To provide leadership for students and / or junior staff, through supervision and appraisal. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT / MDT services, holding responsibility for defined projects. To regularly supervise OT students on practice placements
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave
- Work life balance
- Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Car lease
- Accommodation
- NHS discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the service user in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
To manage a caseload as agreed with Head OT / Team Lead
To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for service users with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the service users physical and social environment as needed.
To work with service users in a way which actively promotes their social inclusion an recovery.
To effectively work as a member of the multi-disciplinary
To effectively work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to / implement core decisions with regard to service users care programmes
To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior staff as delegated by a senior member of staff
To demonstrate the ability to / undertake to initiate, plan and implement the induction, training and education of students and other staff
To actively participate in and be responsible for relevant planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within service area and corporate OT as required.
Co-ordinate day-to-day activities of junior staff, Technical Instructors and volunteer staff where applicable
To engage in and develop or broaden research skills through involvement in local audit and research projects
Job description
Job responsibilities
To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the service user in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
To manage a caseload as agreed with Head OT / Team Lead
To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for service users with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the service users physical and social environment as needed.
To work with service users in a way which actively promotes their social inclusion an recovery.
To effectively work as a member of the multi-disciplinary
To effectively work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to / implement core decisions with regard to service users care programmes
To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior staff as delegated by a senior member of staff
To demonstrate the ability to / undertake to initiate, plan and implement the induction, training and education of students and other staff
To actively participate in and be responsible for relevant planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within service area and corporate OT as required.
Co-ordinate day-to-day activities of junior staff, Technical Instructors and volunteer staff where applicable
To engage in and develop or broaden research skills through involvement in local audit and research projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Membership of OT professional body and / or special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Working with mental health service users (pre or post qualification)
Desirable
- Experience of meal support for those with an eating disorder.
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
- Skills required to understand the dynamics of a team and have the ability to work effectively within that
Desirable
- Effective / high level verbal and written communication skills
- Training and facilitation skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload / work autonomously and determine priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Membership of OT professional body and / or special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Working with mental health service users (pre or post qualification)
Desirable
- Experience of meal support for those with an eating disorder.
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
- Skills required to understand the dynamics of a team and have the ability to work effectively within that
Desirable
- Effective / high level verbal and written communication skills
- Training and facilitation skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload / work autonomously and determine priorities
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Eating Disorder Day services, Lower Ground Floor, Maudsley Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 8AZ
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
