Main area CAMHS / Children's Mental Health / ARFID Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 301-KM-25-7312233
Employer Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Severn Fields Health Village Town Shrewsbury Salary £47,810 - £54,710 pro rata Closing 26/08/2025 23:59
ARFID Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
This is a really exciting opportunity to be part of a newly developing multiagency pathway. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a newly establishing team providing training, professional consultation and specialist MDT response for Children and Young People who may be experiencing significant eating problems / ARFID.
To work alongside the wider system including across health, education and social care to develop an effective pathway. To drive forward and develop the pathway by working in collaboration with clinical specialists to ensure an effective MDT process.
To be a key part of the mobilisation of this new pathway. This role will provide a unique opportunity for the right individual, to develop or build on existing skills in project delivery and quality improvement with space for creativity in this new and exciting area.
Main duties of the job
* To lead and develop the offer of ARFID pathway.
* To develop and strengthen clinical pathways.
* To play key role in the develop of the MDT of professionals.
* To develop and deliver training and consultation functions
* To work alongside VCSE partners where indicated to ensure safe and effective pathways and transitions.
* To take the lead in promoting, maintaining and developing the multi-disciplinary concept of care working.
* To develop therapeutic relationships with the client and their carers.
* Participate in research within area of clinical expertise where possible to raise understanding and awareness of good clinical practice.
* Actively engage in the organisations clinical governance initiatives, for example to participate in audit, clinical supervision and bringing critically evaluated evidence and research into practice.
Working for our organisation
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
* Supporting your career development and progression
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Options for flexible working
* Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
* If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
* Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
* Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s
* Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
* Free car parking at all trust sites
* Free flu vaccinations every year
* Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details, and for any further queries please contact Jessica Roose in the Shropshire Telford & Wrekin CAMHS.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy
Experience
* Significant post registration experience in range of settings
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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