Job summary
ELLERN MEDE CENTRE FOR EATING DISORDERS
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Occupational Therapist who can think outside the box. The post holder will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy Assessment and treatment, working with Adolescents and young Adults with eating disorders.
You will be working closely with the Lead Occupational Therapist to develop the Occupational Therapy Role within Ellern Mede and will ensure that we offer excellent, client centred Occupational Therapy treatment working closing with the whole MDT to ensure positive Outcomes for the young people we work with.
The post holder will offer both individual and groupwork guided by Occupational Therapy models of practise to support our young peoples recovery. This includes having an integral role in providing Occupational therapy expertise and recommendations to support safe discharge from hospital back into the community.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will offer both individual and groupwork guided by Occupational Therapy models of practise to support our young peoples recovery.
KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE
- To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services. To prepare reports, conduct assessments, perform risk assessments, conduct planned and structured therapeutic activity (both individual and group) for the patient population and in collaboration with the MDT members. To engage with families as part of the treatment programme.
- To prepare group and individualised therapy/activity timetables and provide monthly analysis on engagement. To direct the activity staff and apply resources cost effectively and appropriately.
- To participate in staff training and reflective practice with the nursing and clinical team to support the learning culture of the Hospital and promote best practice.
- To work independently on a day-to-day basis. This work will be supervised and reviewed at regular intervals by the Clinical Director.
- To ensure that all patients are safeguarded from potential harm and to conduct activities in a manner which is consistent with professional practice, policy and legislation
About us
In return for your expertise and commitment we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Sick Pay (after one years service)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Personal holiday and education fund
Following your application you can expect to receive a telephone call to discuss your application for short-list screening.
If you have any questions please call our Human Resources Team on 020 3209 7900.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Eating Disorders are extraordinarily complex illnesses that present with abnormalities in physical and psychological functioning. The physical complications have the potential to cause permanent damage and in some cases are life threatening. The causes are complex and multi-factorial, including genetic, neurodevelopmental and environmental influences. They require a comprehensive treatment programme including medical, psychiatric, psychological, social and educational interventions.
Ellern Mede offers two treatment programmes, a Recovery Unit and a High Dependency Unit (HDU). We aim to stabilise patients physical and psychological states as rapidly as possible for transfer to step down service. The HDU admits patients whose illness requires more intense levels of clinical involvement and nursing. The service is able to admit patients requiring treatment under mental health legislation. The aims of the services are to improve the patients health and dependency needs sufficiently for transfer to a regular eating disorder unit or to the community.
KEY ELEMENTS OF ROLE:
- To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services. To prepare reports, conduct assessments, perform risk assessments, conduct planned and structured therapeutic activity (both individual and group) for the patient population and in collaboration with the MDT members. To engage with families as part of the treatment programme.
- To prepare group and individualised therapy/activity timetables and provide monthly analysis on engagement. To direct the activity staff and apply resources cost effectively and appropriately.
- To participate in staff training and reflective practice with the nursing and clinical team to support the learning culture of the Hospital and promote best practice.
- To work independently on a day-to-day basis. This work will be supervised and reviewed at regular intervals by the Clinical Director.
- To ensure that all patients are safeguarded from potential harm and to conduct activities in a manner which is consistent with professional practice, policy and legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Eating Disorders are extraordinarily complex illnesses that present with abnormalities in physical and psychological functioning. The physical complications have the potential to cause permanent damage and in some cases are life threatening. The causes are complex and multi-factorial, including genetic, neurodevelopmental and environmental influences. They require a comprehensive treatment programme including medical, psychiatric, psychological, social and educational interventions.
Ellern Mede offers two treatment programmes, a Recovery Unit and a High Dependency Unit (HDU). We aim to stabilise patients physical and psychological states as rapidly as possible for transfer to step down service. The HDU admits patients whose illness requires more intense levels of clinical involvement and nursing. The service is able to admit patients requiring treatment under mental health legislation. The aims of the services are to improve the patients health and dependency needs sufficiently for transfer to a regular eating disorder unit or to the community.
KEY ELEMENTS OF ROLE:
- To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services. To prepare reports, conduct assessments, perform risk assessments, conduct planned and structured therapeutic activity (both individual and group) for the patient population and in collaboration with the MDT members. To engage with families as part of the treatment programme.
- To prepare group and individualised therapy/activity timetables and provide monthly analysis on engagement. To direct the activity staff and apply resources cost effectively and appropriately.
- To participate in staff training and reflective practice with the nursing and clinical team to support the learning culture of the Hospital and promote best practice.
- To work independently on a day-to-day basis. This work will be supervised and reviewed at regular intervals by the Clinical Director.
- To ensure that all patients are safeguarded from potential harm and to conduct activities in a manner which is consistent with professional practice, policy and legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration to practice in the UK
- Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental
- Training in the theory and application of the model of human occupation within the first 4 months of appointment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of maintaining a written record of continual professional development
- Experience of individual and groupwork
- Successful completion of preceptorship
- Experience of writing specialist occupational therapy reports
- Experience of participating in a service development project
Skills
Essential
- Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs
- Basic word processing and IT skills
- Proficient standard of written communication skills
- Ability to promote & maintain the profile of OT within an MDT & the wider organisation
Additional / Personal
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to reflect upon and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to deliver presentations
- Ability to role model positive professional behaviour
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration to practice in the UK
- Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental
- Training in the theory and application of the model of human occupation within the first 4 months of appointment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of maintaining a written record of continual professional development
- Experience of individual and groupwork
- Successful completion of preceptorship
- Experience of writing specialist occupational therapy reports
- Experience of participating in a service development project
Skills
Essential
- Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs
- Basic word processing and IT skills
- Proficient standard of written communication skills
- Ability to promote & maintain the profile of OT within an MDT & the wider organisation
Additional / Personal
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to reflect upon and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to deliver presentations
- Ability to role model positive professional behaviour
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
