Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Evolve - Hull Community Eating Disorder Service for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to work within our established and innovative treatment programme for adults with eating disorders.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve undertaking specialist assessments, providing occupational therapy interventions within a structured day programme.
For informal enquiries please contact Vicky Bass, Eating Disorder Practitioner on 01482344083 or email chcp.evolveeatingdisorders@nhs.net
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Qualification/further training in eating disorders
- HCPC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of eating disorders and how they impact on function
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of motivational therapy
- Knowledge and understanding of models of change
- Audit skills
Experience
Essential
- Direct experience of working within mental health services
- Experience of working with challenging clients
- Experience of using mental health screening tools
- Multi-disciplinary working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Qualification/further training in eating disorders
- HCPC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of eating disorders and how they impact on function
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of motivational therapy
- Knowledge and understanding of models of change
- Audit skills
Experience
Essential
- Direct experience of working within mental health services
- Experience of working with challenging clients
- Experience of using mental health screening tools
- Multi-disciplinary working
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).