Job summary
** Internal or External Secondment Opportunities available **
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and creative Occupational Therapist to join Evolve - Hull Community Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will have the privilege of working intensively with a small number of patients within a structured day programme, focusing on addressing the impact of an eating disorder on their life. The post holder will work closely with support workers and the wider MDT, including a fellow occupational therapist, to further develop and coordinate the current day service programme.
Main duties of the job
The post also offers the opportunity to work alongside another clinician, with a small caseload of outpatients with a variety of eating disorders, requiring occupational therapy interventions both individual and in groups. The post holder will receive regular supportive supervision and a development plan to develop their skills in this specialist and highly rewarding field of practice.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Kim Flockton, Clinical Lead on 01482 344083 or email
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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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree in Occupational Therapy
2. Qualification/further training in eating disorders
3. HPC registration
Knowledge
Essential
4. Knowledge and understanding of eating disorders and how they impact on function
5. Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
6. Knowledge and understanding of motivational therapy
7. Knowledge and understanding of models of change
8. Audit skills
Experience
Essential
9. Direct experience of working within mental health services
10. Experience of working with challenging clients
11. Experience of using mental health screening tools
12. Multi-disciplinary working