Advanced Occupational Therapist

Job summary

• To provide specialist occupational therapy service to children & young people with eating disorders.
• To undertake comprehensive assessments of each patients needs to formulate individualised management & treatment plans.
• To provide specialist advice to patients with eating disorders deemed to be a high physical risk.
• To be aware of & be able to identify patients at high physical risks, including the risk of refeeding syndrome & provide appropriate nutritional advice regarding the management of risk together with liaison with the MDT regarding the management of risk in these patients, linking with medical and dietetic colleagues in the other eating disorders teams & with acute medical services as necessary.
• Deliver a range of non-pharmacological interventions following specific Occupational Therapy assessments to enable understanding of any expression of an unmet need & to maximise an individual's abilities.
• Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments & risk management plans.
• Utilise agreed outcome measures as part of the care planning & evaluation process.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and manage the specialist Occupational Therapy caseload within the CAMHS Eating Disorders Service.

• Assess, plan, deliver and review personalised care with children, young people and their families.

• Deliver and coordinate non-pharmacological occupational therapy interventions to support independence and community living.

• Complete risk assessments and contribute to risk management, promoting positive risk-taking where appropriate.

• Monitor outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

• Maintain clear, accurate clinical records and reports.

• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.

• Support the training and development of students, staff, carers and service users.

• Work in line with HCPC, RCOT and NICE guidance, maintaining ongoing professional development.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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