Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our therapy-focused and growing Eating Disorder Intensive Community Treatment Unit (EDICT). If you are enthusiastic, forward thinking, enjoy a clinical challenge and want to use all your OT skills then this is the post for you.
Main duties of the job
As the Senior Occupational Therapist in the team your role is to identify and provide therapeutic interventions and strategies that support change, motivate and enable a person to be functionally independent and to be empowered and in control of their own life.
As such the post holder will be leading on the day-to-day delivery of and working with patients accessing treatment at EDICT which operates a day service 9.30-4.30pm Monday to Friday, to support patients within the community. Interventions are currently provided in a hybrid manner and in collaboration with our sister team in the South.
The post holder will be supported by the Team Manager and Head Occupational Therapist and will work closely with community and in-patient Mental Health Services as well as a broad range of third sector agencies.
This post will offer varied Occupational Therapy as well as specific eating disorders training opportunities and we would very much support you to develop in the role.
About us
There is considerable current focus on and investment in eating disorders services, as supported by the Mental Health Investment Standard, providing the team with an exciting opportunity to transform the eating disorders service and this is part of a national vision, with many initiatives and much support within the East of England region. The vision for the service is for the pathways to integrate across in-patients and community and for staff to work across them all. In addition, we are closely aligned with the Specialist Eating Disorder Unit (SEDU) beds within the Provider Collaborative in region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Registered Occupational Therapist
- 2 years post registration experience working
- Understanding responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Registered Occupational Therapist
- 2 years post registration experience working
- Understanding responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Accredited fieldwork educator
- Member of BOAT
- Additional relevant qualifications and/or training
Work Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a health, social care or community setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Proven experience of working with people with mental health conditions and vulnerable service users
- Demonstrate an understanding of the recovery principles
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders
- Experience of working in partnership with other organisations and services
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of OT models of practice and specialist OT assessments and the evaluation of treatment interventions using outcomes frameworks
- The ability to devise comprehensive care plans that incorporate effective, individualised and evidence-based occupational therapy interventions
Desirable
- Knowledge of eating disorders theory and practice
- Knowledge of risks that are particularly pertinent to eating disorders
Other
Essential
- Driving licence and car for work purposes
- Genuine interest in working in the field of eating disorders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Accredited fieldwork educator
- Member of BOAT
- Additional relevant qualifications and/or training
Work Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a health, social care or community setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Proven experience of working with people with mental health conditions and vulnerable service users
- Demonstrate an understanding of the recovery principles
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders
- Experience of working in partnership with other organisations and services
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of OT models of practice and specialist OT assessments and the evaluation of treatment interventions using outcomes frameworks
- The ability to devise comprehensive care plans that incorporate effective, individualised and evidence-based occupational therapy interventions
Desirable
- Knowledge of eating disorders theory and practice
- Knowledge of risks that are particularly pertinent to eating disorders
Other
Essential
- Driving licence and car for work purposes
- Genuine interest in working in the field of eating disorders
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
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Eating Disorders Team, Northgate Centre
North Station Road
Colchester
CO1 1RB
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
