Job Overview
Our friendly and growing team is ready to welcome a new team member who will share our passion for improving access and the quality of care for people with eating disorders.
We are looking for a dynamic, creative, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has a demonstrable interest in working with clients suffering with an eating disorder and developing OT provision. You will receive regular professional and management supervision and will be supported to develop skills in this specialist area. Initially you would be able to work closely alongside a more experienced member of staff to support you to develop skills and gain confidence if eating disorders is a new field for you.
Main Duties of the Job
* To provide specialist recovery-focused OT assessments, interventions and formulation for patients referred for OT.
* To apply a variety of treatment modalities to meet the needs of patients in individual or group format, utilizing clinical reasoning processes to determine the most appropriate setting for intervention with specific reference to activities of daily living as they are impacted by eating disorders.
* Collaborate in the delivery of a group therapy programme and modify aspects of the environment to empower and facilitate optimal functional performance.
* To undertake treatment planning, communicating and negotiating treatment plans, review and liaise with formal agencies and extended support networks (where appropriate).
* To communicate agreed treatment/care plans to the multi-disciplinary team.
* Ensure you meet the requirement to be fully COVID vaccinated (unless exempt).
Working for Our Organisation
* Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
* Join an inclusive community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
* If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
* We run recognition awards to honour staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
* Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Flexible Working
* Flexible working available from day one for most roles.
* Job share options are welcomed.
Equal Opportunities
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We hold the Disability two‑tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities; we encourage people with a disability to apply.
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