Job summary
To be part of a multi-disciplinary team working within the Eating Disorders day treatment pathway including inpatient and community settings when required. The postholder will be responsible for carrying out assessments, delivering a range of occupational therapy interventions and rehabilitation activities for this patient group. The postholder will also develop and deliver therapeutic social support activities, psycho education groups, food related rehabilitation tasks, relapse prevention and physical health monitoring.The postholder will oversee daily co-ordination and delivery of the day treatment programme.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the delivery of day treatment for eating disorder patients alongside a multi-disciplinary team, other service providers, carers and families.
Clinical service delivery will incorporate a range of therapeutic interventions including psycho-education groups; rehabilitation activities and supported eating using occupational performance to address skill deficits enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL To carry out initial assessments for the day service and the inpatient ward, which will include gathering complex information from service-users, carers and communicating this to members of the multi-disciplinary team. This may include the use of specialist standardised assessment tools, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and observation of the client and their environment. This may involve completion of risk assessment and other documentation. To contribute to the overall care and support plan using effective treatment programmes in collaboration with the service-user, family, carers and other members of the treatment team. This will include the use of clinical reasoning and theoretical knowledge relevant to the specialism, analytical skills, and the use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills showing empathy appropriate to the needs of the situation. To undertake clinical roles as defined by the team eg key worker role. To recommend suitable equipment to enable activities of daily living, and to organise supply, or advise on other methods of obtaining these. To implement, evaluate, analyse and adjust treatment programmes according to individual needs, which may be complex. This may entail the use of encouragement, motivation, negotiation, reassurance and training skills as well as discussing the service-users progress and addressing areas for change. To decide on the appropriateness of and to be responsible for referrals to the day service and to other agencies/disciplines according to individual client need. This will require written and electronic communication according to protocols in line with local and national standards. To keep relevant, accurate records of treatment programmes and interventions which will include handwritten and electronic records. This may involve the decision as to handling and communication of sensitive or contentious information. All information must be clear and contain appropriate language for access to clients and other professionals. These should be written according to agreed protocols in line with local and national standards. To write and disseminate reports according to agreed protocols in line with local and national standards. This may involve judging how to communicate sensitive or contentious information. Reports should be clear, accurate and easy to read containing appropriate language for access to clients and other professionals. To work across multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams involved in the delivery of care. This will involve liaison and negotiation around complex situations, co-operative working and demonstration of knowledge of multi-agency/interagency approaches. To contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings/care and treatment planning from the specialist Occupational Therapy perspective. This will include presentation, verbal reporting and negotiating, to achieve agreement on delivery of care. To participate in clinical supervision to maintain best practice. This will include discussion of caseload, reflective practice, and the ability to receive and act on constructive feedback. To take part and lead on clinical audit within own sphere of responsibility. This may include written and electronic communication across the whole Trust and co-operative working with other disciplines/agencies. The post will require knowledge of audit methods. To be responsible for planning discharge of clients from the day service / inpatient ward. This will involve analysis of the clinical situation and how the case should be best managed in the future. This will involve liaison and communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary/interagency team, clients, and carers. To ensure effective and appropriate face to face, telephone, electronic and written methods of communication are maintained at all times. Clinical excellence can only be achieved through good communication channels with all involved in the clients care.
*Please see the attached JD/PS for further information.*
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL To carry out initial assessments for the day service and the inpatient ward, which will include gathering complex information from service-users, carers and communicating this to members of the multi-disciplinary team. This may include the use of specialist standardised assessment tools, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and observation of the client and their environment. This may involve completion of risk assessment and other documentation. To contribute to the overall care and support plan using effective treatment programmes in collaboration with the service-user, family, carers and other members of the treatment team. This will include the use of clinical reasoning and theoretical knowledge relevant to the specialism, analytical skills, and the use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills showing empathy appropriate to the needs of the situation. To undertake clinical roles as defined by the team eg key worker role. To recommend suitable equipment to enable activities of daily living, and to organise supply, or advise on other methods of obtaining these. To implement, evaluate, analyse and adjust treatment programmes according to individual needs, which may be complex. This may entail the use of encouragement, motivation, negotiation, reassurance and training skills as well as discussing the service-users progress and addressing areas for change. To decide on the appropriateness of and to be responsible for referrals to the day service and to other agencies/disciplines according to individual client need. This will require written and electronic communication according to protocols in line with local and national standards. To keep relevant, accurate records of treatment programmes and interventions which will include handwritten and electronic records. This may involve the decision as to handling and communication of sensitive or contentious information. All information must be clear and contain appropriate language for access to clients and other professionals. These should be written according to agreed protocols in line with local and national standards. To write and disseminate reports according to agreed protocols in line with local and national standards. This may involve judging how to communicate sensitive or contentious information. Reports should be clear, accurate and easy to read containing appropriate language for access to clients and other professionals. To work across multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams involved in the delivery of care. This will involve liaison and negotiation around complex situations, co-operative working and demonstration of knowledge of multi-agency/interagency approaches. To contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings/care and treatment planning from the specialist Occupational Therapy perspective. This will include presentation, verbal reporting and negotiating, to achieve agreement on delivery of care. To participate in clinical supervision to maintain best practice. This will include discussion of caseload, reflective practice, and the ability to receive and act on constructive feedback. To take part and lead on clinical audit within own sphere of responsibility. This may include written and electronic communication across the whole Trust and co-operative working with other disciplines/agencies. The post will require knowledge of audit methods. To be responsible for planning discharge of clients from the day service / inpatient ward. This will involve analysis of the clinical situation and how the case should be best managed in the future. This will involve liaison and communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary/interagency team, clients, and carers. To ensure effective and appropriate face to face, telephone, electronic and written methods of communication are maintained at all times. Clinical excellence can only be achieved through good communication channels with all involved in the clients care.
*Please see the attached JD/PS for further information.*
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Dip COT or degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Health And Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist.
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy.
- BAOT registered.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting adults experiencing mental health related difficulties Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of delivering OT interventions through groups and individual work in a relevant setting e.g. ward, community, patient's home.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an eating disorder service.
- Experience of managing and prioritising a clinical caseload.
- Experience of working with carers and families.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Royal College of Occupational Therapy Ethics and Professional Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge and understanding of the unique skills that OT offers to service users, carers and relatives in this setting.
- Knowledge and experience of occupational therapy models, interventions, specialist assessments and outcome measures.
- Range of specialist assessments and interventions to support occupational performance (e.g. ALLENS, Sensory Assessment/Sensory Integration, VdT MOCA).
- Ability to integrate the assessment, care planning and the review process for service users/carers in a sensitive manner.
- A range of skills and knowledge to deliver evidence based interventions.
- Range of Interpersonal skills, (communication, listening, working collaboratively) maintaining good working relationships with service users/carers, other service providers and agencies.
- Accurate and timely recording and maintenance of information systems.
- Ability to manage conflict and complexity.
- Ability to work flexibly and away from main base of other OT staff/colleagues.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment and a positive attitude to client group.
- Team player, integrity, negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills.
- Ability to deliver difficult messages in a sensitive manner.
- Credibility with others as a clinician and a leader.
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
- Possesses values and beliefs that enables others to deliver services effectively.
- A flexible attitude.
- Ability to demonstrate the positive application of our behaviours.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Dip COT or degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Health And Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist.
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy.
- BAOT registered.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting adults experiencing mental health related difficulties Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of delivering OT interventions through groups and individual work in a relevant setting e.g. ward, community, patient's home.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an eating disorder service.
- Experience of managing and prioritising a clinical caseload.
- Experience of working with carers and families.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Royal College of Occupational Therapy Ethics and Professional Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge and understanding of the unique skills that OT offers to service users, carers and relatives in this setting.
- Knowledge and experience of occupational therapy models, interventions, specialist assessments and outcome measures.
- Range of specialist assessments and interventions to support occupational performance (e.g. ALLENS, Sensory Assessment/Sensory Integration, VdT MOCA).
- Ability to integrate the assessment, care planning and the review process for service users/carers in a sensitive manner.
- A range of skills and knowledge to deliver evidence based interventions.
- Range of Interpersonal skills, (communication, listening, working collaboratively) maintaining good working relationships with service users/carers, other service providers and agencies.
- Accurate and timely recording and maintenance of information systems.
- Ability to manage conflict and complexity.
- Ability to work flexibly and away from main base of other OT staff/colleagues.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment and a positive attitude to client group.
- Team player, integrity, negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills.
- Ability to deliver difficult messages in a sensitive manner.
- Credibility with others as a clinician and a leader.
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
- Possesses values and beliefs that enables others to deliver services effectively.
- A flexible attitude.
- Ability to demonstrate the positive application of our behaviours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
