Occupational Therapist – Eating Disorder Team

Job title:

Occupational Therapist – Eating Disorder Team

Company

NHS

Job description

The Eating Disorder Team at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our rapidly expanding team!Band 7 – Full time (part time/flexible working will be considered)Mental Health Services at Alder Hey are offering excellent benefit schemes:Refer a friend – Alder Hey:Successful candidates who are introduced to the trust by existing staff members will receive £1000 after completion of six months in post.Please include the name/Alder Hey email for your friend in the additional information section of your application.This will be paid in two parts, £250 in first month pay on commencement in post, and £750 on completion of six months.Accommodation:Alder Hey will support the cost of accommodation for up to 3 months from the date of employment (up to £500 per month). The cost is to be paid by the staff member and reclaimed as expenses.Relocation package:Relocation packages to support new hires and will be consulted on an individual basis, please link in [email protected] further information.Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with an interest and experience in working with young people with an Eating Disorder and/or ARFIDS.The post holder will have responsibility for the delivery and coordination of a high quality Occupational Therapy service for Children and Young People with an Eating Disorder and/or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFIDs), and will provider and undertake specialist assessmentChildren and Young People with an Eating Disorder and/or ARFIDs. The post holder willformulate individual treatment plans, set clear goals and outcomes based on clinical reasoning skills and provide a range of specialist individualised therapeutic interventions to support Children and Young People open to the service.The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner within the Eating Disorder Service, managing own caseload and being responsible for the delivery of therapeutic interventions within the defined areas of the service., and will provide consultation and supervision to team membersThey must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of excellence, innovation, openness, respect and together. If you are enthusiastic and confident with a friendly and outgoing manner, and a focus on providing the best possible service to patients and families/carers we would like to hear from you.About usAbout the team: The Eating Disorder Team (EDYs) provide support and treatment for children and young people in Liverpool and Sefton with an eating disorder and/or ARFIDS, as well as their parents/carers and professionals involved in their care.This is a multidisciplinary team including Consultant Psychiatrist and Consultant Paediatricians, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, CBT and SFP trained staff, Nursing, Support Worker, Assistant Practitioner and Assistant Psychology. The team is based on site at Alder Hey, but offer appointments throughout the community footprint.Date posted18 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job shareReference number411-COM-24-6606454Job locationsAlder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation TrustEaton RoadLiverpoolL12 2APJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, please take a look at the job description and person specification attachments. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, please take a look at the job description and person specification attachments.Person SpecificationQualsEssential

• oDiploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, recognised by HCPC
• oMember of HCPC

Desirable

• oMember of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
• oPost Graduate level training in Sensory Integration or Sequential Oral Sensory Approach
• oOccupational therapy specific post-graduate courses in paediatrics

ExpereinceEssential

• oExperience working with Children and Young People with an Eating Disorder and/or ARFIDs
• oEvidence of CPD, post registration educational and training.
• oWide knowledge of conditions and presentations and impact on occupational performance.
• oKnowledge of specialist paediatric approaches and high standard of performance in a range of general paediatric skills.

Desirable

• oEvidence of experience working within a community setting.
• oExperience of supervising junior staff and students.
• oExperience of audit

Skills, knowledge, abilitiesEssential

• oEvidence of knowledge of a wide range of approaches used within occupational therapy.
• oEvidence of being capable of occupational therapy assessment techniques
• oProven Physical ability to carry out any therapeutic handling required.
• oEvidence of knowledge of current trends within occupational therapy.
• oEvidence of good communication skills, written and verbal, ensuring effective communication with service users and other professionals.
• oKnowledge of paediatric standardised assessment tools.
• oDemonstrate ability to work flexibly when necessary.

Desirable

• oComputer skills at an appropriate level for report writing and data collections.
• oProven knowledge of Safeguarding procedures
• oEvidence of interest within the field of paediatrics
• oPresentation skills for a range of audiences
• oProven knowledge and experience of postural management programmes and seating needs for childen with complex needs.

Management and organisationEssential

• oProven ability to prioritise and organise caseload, underpinned by sound time management skills.
• oEvidence of experience of positive working as part of a multi-disciplinary/multiagency team.

Desirable

• oEvidence of experience of supervising and teaching junior occupational therapists
• oProven experience of the delegation of tasks to other staff, with a firm understanding of the process of delegation

Professional and OtherEssential

• oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development, with current portfolio.
• oEvidence of self-directed learning, including reflective practice.
• oDemonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance.
• oDemonstrate knowledge of current pertinent issues affecting therapy provision both locally and nationally.
• oCommitment to improving the quality of occupational therapy services.
• oProven ability to compliment the dynamics of the existing team
• oAbility to travel between community sites.

Person SpecificationQualsEssential

• oDiploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, recognised by HCPC
• oMember of HCPC

Desirable

• oMember of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
• oPost Graduate level training in Sensory Integration or Sequential Oral Sensory Approach
• oOccupational therapy specific post-graduate courses in paediatrics

ExpereinceEssential

• oExperience working with Children and Young People with an Eating Disorder and/or ARFIDs
• oEvidence of CPD, post registration educational and training.
• oWide knowledge of conditions and presentations and impact on occupational performance.
• oKnowledge of specialist paediatric approaches and high standard of performance in a range of general paediatric skills.

Desirable

• oEvidence of experience working within a community setting.
• oExperience of supervising junior staff and students.
• oExperience of audit

Skills, knowledge, abilitiesEssential

• oEvidence of knowledge of a wide range of approaches used within occupational therapy.
• oEvidence of being capable of occupational therapy assessment techniques
• oProven Physical ability to carry out any therapeutic handling required.
• oEvidence of knowledge of current trends within occupational therapy.
• oEvidence of good communication skills, written and verbal, ensuring effective communication with service users and other professionals.
• oKnowledge of paediatric standardised assessment tools.
• oDemonstrate ability to work flexibly when necessary.

Desirable

• oComputer skills at an appropriate level for report writing and data collections.
• oProven knowledge of Safeguarding procedures
• oEvidence of interest within the field of paediatrics
• oPresentation skills for a range of audiences
• oProven knowledge and experience of postural management programmes and seating needs for childen with complex needs.

Management and organisationEssential

• oProven ability to prioritise and organise caseload, underpinned by sound time management skills.
• oEvidence of experience of positive working as part of a multi-disciplinary/multiagency team.

Desirable

• oEvidence of experience of supervising and teaching junior occupational therapists
• oProven experience of the delegation of tasks to other staff, with a firm understanding of the process of delegation

Professional and OtherEssential

• oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development, with current portfolio.
• oEvidence of self-directed learning, including reflective practice.
• oDemonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance.
• oDemonstrate knowledge of current pertinent issues affecting therapy provision both locally and nationally.
• oCommitment to improving the quality of occupational therapy services.
• oProven ability to compliment the dynamics of the existing team
• oAbility to travel between community sites.

Expected salary

£43742 – 50056 per year

Location

Liverpool

Job date

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:53:12 GMT

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