Job summary
Interview will be held on 25th June 2025
Join our Berkshire Eating Disorders Service (BEDS) as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist, whereyou'll play a crucial role in supporting young people with eating disorders - including where these disorders are co-morbid with neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
Based inMaidenhead & Readingwith the potential opportunity for work from home.
You'll be an experienced OTwith a holistic skill set and will work within our multidisciplinary team to assess, develop and implement care plans. We offer evidence-based interventions and therapies in a supportive outpatient setting. Working closely with young people and their families, you'll join us in having a patient centred tailored approachwith a core principle that every decision made through the eye of the patient.
We are a committed and friendly team who support each other and make decisions collaboratively.You'll be part of a service renowned for its innovation and pioneering methods, for example our SHaRON service which has subsequently been rolled out across other services and Trusts.
We welcome full time and part time applications.Our service operates from 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri.
Applications are processed as they are received. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early!
Main duties of the job
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Work with families, carers, and other professionals from community CAMHS, social care, and voluntary sectors to support the wider CAMHS service in Berkshire
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 description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Compassion towards people struggling with eating disorders and mental health difficulties, and a heartfelt desire to help others;
- Resilience which enables you to work in a fast-paced and at times demanding NHS environment;
- Commitment to your colleagues and the ability to support each other, muck in and pull together as a team
- Creativity and innovation as you will be a part of a team which prides itself on adapting quickly and innovatively to change and challenges
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are 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 contact Emma Regan via email: emma.regan@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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Compassion towards people struggling with eating disorders and mental health difficulties, and a heartfelt desire to help others;
- Resilience which enables you to work in a fast-paced and at times demanding NHS environment;
- Commitment to your colleagues and the ability to support each other, muck in and pull together as a team
- Creativity and innovation as you will be a part of a team which prides itself on adapting quickly and innovatively to change and challenges
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are 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 contact Emma Regan via email: emma.regan@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/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- RCOT Membership
- Membership of relevant special Interest Group
- Master's level study
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Post-graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality
- Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to the role
Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate NHS experience
- Experience in the management of patients with highly complex conditions
- Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area and to Occupational Therapy
- Clinical leadership experience
- Experience of working with external agencies e.g. social services
Desirable
- Experience working with Eating Disorders.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy in the management of patients with highly complex conditions
- Understanding national policies and guidelines relevant to area
- Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to the needs of the service
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure and set priorities
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work well within a team
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently
Desirable
- Car driver and access to a car
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- RCOT Membership
- Membership of relevant special Interest Group
- Master's level study
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Post-graduate training in a relevant clinical speciality
- Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to the role
Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate NHS experience
- Experience in the management of patients with highly complex conditions
- Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area and to Occupational Therapy
- Clinical leadership experience
- Experience of working with external agencies e.g. social services
Desirable
- Experience working with Eating Disorders.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy in the management of patients with highly complex conditions
- Understanding national policies and guidelines relevant to area
- Knowledge and participation in clinical governance relevant to this clinical area
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to the needs of the service
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure and set priorities
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work well within a team
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently
Desirable
- Car driver and access to a car
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.
