B6 Eating Disorders Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Specialist eating disorder training

CPD events

Leadership and quality improvement

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Eating Disorders Service. You will deliver evidence-based assessments and individual/group interventions, working closely with a multidisciplinary team and carers.

Responsibilities include supervising junior staff, contributing to service development and providing student placements. HCPC registration is required and sponsorship is not offered for all roles.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration.
• UK driving licence and access to a car for work (if required).
• Experience with multiple occupational frames of reference and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention for adults with eating disorders and their carers.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students where appropriate.
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement.
• Provide occupational therapy student placements.

Education

Occupational therapy professional qualification

Job description

Occupational Therapist post in the Adult Eating Disorders Service at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, within a specialist multidisciplinary team. Core work is evidence-based assessment and intervention, individual and group, for adults with eating disorders and their carers, plus consultation to the team. The MOHO-based occupational therapy pathway is still evolving, giving scope to shape service development and quality improvement. HCPC registration is required, and sponsorship is not offered for all roles.

What the job involves

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention, individual and group, for people using the service and their carers or family
• Communicate with people using the service, carers, the multidisciplinary team and outside agencies where appropriate
• Contribute to the general functioning of the team
• Supervise and mentor junior occupational therapists, occupational therapy apprentices, support workers and activities coordinators as appropriate
• Provide occupational therapy student placements
• Contribute to service development and audit
• Act as lead professional where appropriate

What’s required

Qualifications

• Occupational therapy professional qualification

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Relevant post-qualification clinical experience
• Experience using multiple occupational frames of reference and approaches
• Experience applying knowledge of how health and disability affect occupational performance, participation and identity
• Evidence of interest and skills in a specialist area
• Evidence of clinical reasoning skills
• Experience using relevant occupational therapy assessment and implementing interventions

Checks & eligibility

• UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

Nice to have

• Fieldwork Educators' Course (Band 6)
• Experience contributing to service development or project work
• Experience as a supervisor
• Experience of group facilitation
• Experience supporting students on placement

What’s offered

• Regular professional and clinical supervision
• Access to specialist eating disorder training
• Professional development opportunities and profession-specific CPD events
• Communities of practice
• Leadership and quality improvement initiatives
• Opportunities to contribute to service development, research and innovation