Overview
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An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward-looking Band 6 occupational therapist to join our Adult Eating Disorders Inpatient ward, working alongside an occupational therapy apprentice. You will have experience in mental health and occupational therapy; while eating disorder experience is desirable, it is not necessary as full support will be provided to develop expertise in this area. This is a great opportunity for an existing Band 6 looking to widen their skills or a Band 5 OT looking to progress their career.
You will be part of a wider occupational therapy team within the eating disorders service and will provide specialist assessments and plan and implement treatment for people with severe eating disorders, which will include eating with clients on the unit and in the community.
Responsibilities
* To manage a caseload of clients with complex psychological and physical needs, using evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
* To provide outcome-oriented group and individual occupation-focused interventions including community work.
* To provide safe, effective, quality OT interventions that ensure a positive client experience.
* To provide generic keywork or hold a link worker role for a specified number of clients.
* To provide carer interventions.
* To work within other parts of the service as required.
* To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within the eating disorders service, leading on delegated projects.
* To act as the designated ‘Disability Champion’ leading the multi-disciplinary team in Disability Equality matters within your area and other areas as required.
* To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust OT Service.
* To support OT students on practice placement.
* To promote recovery and social inclusion.
* To take responsibility for managing clinical risk and single-handedly implementing OT treatment.
Location and Further Information
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting. This site is part of a £150m investment into two new world-class mental health facilities. The location offers proximity to local shops, cafes, and transport links (Northern Line, Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes).
For informal visits or further details contact: Abby Jelley (Ward Manager) at Abby.Jelley@swlstg.nhs.uk. You may also contact Abigail Cardwell, Lead OT for Eating Disorders (abigail.cardwell@swlstg.nhs.uk).
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Internship
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Mental Health Care
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