About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the children and young people's eating disorder service in Coventry and Warwickshire.
This is a full time, permanent role and you will become part of a growing and thriving CAMHS eating disorders (ED) day unit and outpatient service. Experienced Occupational Therapists who are passionate about making a difference for children, young people, and families, we want to hear from you.
The Trust's CAMHS eating disorders services are expanding, with new and exciting care pathways currently in development. If you have an interest in ED, we offer a specialist and supportive environment to grow your career.
There will be opportunities to become involved in-service development and delivery across a number of initiatives, and we would seek to work with you to develop your interests within the whole eating disorder pathway (CAMHS out-patient, intensive outreach and ARFID).
Main duties of the job
Provide dedicated Highly Specialist Occupational Therapy (OT) within the children's and young people's eating disorder service, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust.
Work collaboratively and effectively within a multi-disciplinary community team, liaising with other Occupational Therapy and multi-disciplinary staff within the Trust, as well as inpatient and community-based services as required.
You will work alongside other disciplines and will lead on matters related to OT including clinical prioritisation, organisation, delivery, and the further development of occupational therapy provision within this expanding service.
A high level of clinical and professional expertise is required to ensure that the longer-term needs of clients and their carers benefit from a well-coordinated, specialist, efficient and effective service. Extensive experience working with children and families in mental health settings is essential, along with either knowledge of sensory integration theory and approaches or a commitment to gaining this through available training opportunities.
The post holder will be invited to play a role in the local strategic development of the ARFID provision and as an emerging area, there is scope and need for service innovation, evaluation, improvement and research.
To support the team leader, clinical and professional leads with delegated parts of service improvement projects and audits. To work autonomously and to supervise and support designated staff.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more staff networks and support group We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Occupational Therapy Current Registration with Health and Care Professions Council without restriction.
Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience as a senior therapist in relevant area of practice Significant experience and competence in working with children and young people with mental health difficulties Experience of working with sensory needs and delivering interoception interventions Experience working with feeding difficulties and training in feeding support, e.g. SOS approach to feeding Experience of supervising registered and/or non-registered staff (including students)
Other Essential
Ability to travel
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in the specialist area and the treatment interventions available. Advanced knowledge and skills in OT assessment and intervention Knowledge of relevant legislation/issues impacting upon health services for area of practice. Research Skills
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).
Employer details Employer name Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address Woodend Health Centre
67A Deedmore Rd
Coventry
CV2 1XA
Employer's website https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)