About this role
Job summary
Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a forward-thinking Occupational Therapist who can bring energy, innovation, and compassion to our specialist eating disorder service for adolescents and young adults. You will work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, client-centred care.
Main duties of the job
To manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based /patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services.To prepare reports, conduct assessments, perform risk assessments, conduct planned and structured therapeutic activity (both individual and group) for the patient population and in collaboration with the MDT members.To engage with families as part of the treatment programme. To prepare group and individualised therapy/activity timetables and provide monthly analysis on engagement.To direct the activity staff and apply resources cost effectively and appropriately.To participate in staff training and reflective practice with the nursing and clinical team to support the learning culture of the Hospital and promote best practice.To work independently on a day-to-day basis. This work will be supervised and reviewed at regular intervals by the Clinical Director.To ensure that all patients are safeguarded from potential harm and to conduct activities in a manner which is consistent with professional practice, policy and legislation
About us
Ellern Mede Ridgeway is a 26bed hospital providing inpatient treatment for children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex health needs including disordered eating and Eating Disorders.
The team has a long established record of helping children and young people achieve meaningful recovery outcomes. Over the past 21 years, the service has brought hope and progress to hundreds of patients and their families.
The Care Quality Commission rates Ellern Mede Ridgeway as Good across all five key lines of enquiry: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led.
Job description Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based /patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services. To prepare reports, conduct assessments, perform risk assessments, conduct planned and structured therapeutic activity (both individual and group) for the patient population and in collaboration with the MDT members. To engage with families as part of the treatment programme.To prepare group and individualised therapy/activity timetables and provide monthly analysis on engagement. To direct the activity staff and apply resources cost effectively and appropriately.To participate in staff training and reflective practice with the nursing and clinical team to support the learning culture of the Hospital and promote best practice.To work independently on a day-to-day basis. This work will be supervised and reviewed at regular intervals by the Clinical Director.To ensure that all patients are safeguarded from potential harm and to conduct activities in a manner which is consistent with professional practice, policy and legislationDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the patient's social and physical environment.To promote equality of outcome for patients that reflect their mental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture physical health and age.To promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence-based practice. This is underpinned by the principles of hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention.To independently manage a clinical caseload of patients with complex mental health needs.To identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health and occupational therapy assessments, including MOHO tools.To exercise clinical professional judgement in complex clinical cases and difficult clinical situation, referring to senior staff when necessary.To consider both physical and mental health needs as part of the occupational therapy assessment.To plan and implement specialist individual and/or group interventions collaboratively, to enable patients to achieve valued goals and satisfactory occupational performance outcome.To identify any significant risk factors in line with local policies, with support from senior staffTo contribute to and work within clinical pathways and protocols.To evaluate effectiveness of therapy interventions and quality of clinical decisions in conjunction with patients/carers, other professionals etc.
Communication To establish and maintain effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, occupational therapy colleagues and other agencies.To communicate with people in a manner consistent with their culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.To work as a member of the inter-professional team, attending meetings and contributing to decisions about the care and treatment of patients.To work in partnership with other relevant agencies to promote a seamless service.To educate patients and carers on occupational therapy interventions, for example, the use of equipment.To promote awareness of the role of occupational therapy within the team, negotiating priorities where appropriate.
Documentation To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Hospital standards, consistent with confidentiality, professional practice and in accordance with any legal requirements currently in forceTo provide specialist occupational therapy reports on a regular basis in line with professional guidance and relevant clinical pathways.To ensure patients have access to care plans in line with local policies.
Professional Ethics To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust procedures.To demonstrate continuing fitness to practice through maintaining registration with HPC and compliance with their standards.To respect the values, individuality, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Service Development To participate in the planning and delivery of service developments in your area, leading on designated projects, with senior support.To contribute to relevant professional and service development meetings.To actively encourage user involvement in service development.To contribute to the clinical governance and quality agenda including the setting and monitoring of practice standards.To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and apply in clinical practice.To promote and apply best evidence to service delivery.To undertake audit projects relevant to occupational therapy and/or service area, disseminating findings at local level.To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.
Training & Organisation To undertake learning activities in line with personal development plan.To apply acquired specialist skills and knowledge in clinical practice to establish professional competence and fitness to practice at senior level.To produce evidence of the application of knowledge and skills as required by professional body.To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording and reflecting on learning outcomes.To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.To be responsible for maintaining stock and advising on resources to carry out the job, including the management of petty cash.To coordinate the day to day activities of junior staff where applicable.To participate in general administrative and co-ordination tasks as required for the smooth running of the service.
SAFEGUARDING COMPETENCE Demonstrates skills and knowledge to contribute too and lead effectively the safeguarding ProcessAwareness and application of a range of local/national policy and procedural frameworks when undertaking Safeguarding activityEnsure patients/carers are supported appropriately to understand Safeguarding issues to maximise their decision makingUnderstand when to use emergency systems to Safeguard adults and children- know when to call for ambulance and or police intervention / contact out of hours service/ describe when emergency plans may be required and use legislation where immediate action may be required e.g Mental Health Act/Deprivation of Liberty/Child ProtectionMaintain accurate , complete and contemporaneous recordsDemonstrate the required level of skills and knowledge to undertake a Safeguarding Adults or Children investigation internally or as part of a multi-agency teamMaintain and deliver safeguarding supervisionEngage and participate in all safeguarding training appropriate to role
GENERAL At all times to carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required from time to time by the Centre, compatible with the objectives and duties and level of responsibility of the post. The post holder may also be required to drive patients subject to clearanceTo adhere to the policies of the Ellern Mede service for Eating Disorders in respect to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and all other relevant policiesTo ensure records and information systems are kept accurately including the inputting and updating of information on computerised information systems and in patient written notes.At all times to promote and follow anti-discriminatory and non-abusive practice.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working in a range of mental health settings Experience of supervising junior staffExperience of maintaining a written record of continual professional development Experience of individual and groupwork Successful completion of preceptorship Experience of writing specialist occupational therapy reports Experience of participating in a service development project
Desirable
Experience in working in eating disorder inpatient care Experience of working with CAMHS & young adults
Qualifications Essential
Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy Registration to practice in the UK Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice Training in the theory and application of the model of human occupation within the first 4 months of appointment
Desirable
Full and current driving licence
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.
Employer details Employer name Ellern Mede Group
Address
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)