Job summary Do you want to be part of a highly supportive, multi-disciplinary team, who are forwarding thinking and fully support staff development? Do you have experience of working within eating disorders or do you have core OT skills, which you are now ready to transfer? The Wiltshire Community Eating Disorder Service (WCEDS) is looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about making a difference to adults who are suffering with an eating disorder. You will be part of a team of dedicated and experienced multi-disciplinary professionals working with adults with eating disorders. With a reputation for excellence, our service provides a stepped model of care tailored to the individual's needs for stabilisation and recovery. We offer a range of programmes and evidence-based treatments to assist with this. We are a friendly, energetic and dynamic team who are proactive and visionary, focusing on excellent patient-centred care. Within this post, you will provide specialist eating disorder assessment and treatment for adults with eating disorders, in a community setting across Wiltshire and Swindon. We are working towards a culture where services from across the whole system work together to deliver positive and seamless experiences of care for adults with an eating disorder. You will require a professional qualification with current UK registration. Main duties of the job You will be an exceptional individual who will work alongside our multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, CBT therapists, medics, dietitian and nurses in a holistic, patient-centred manner to deliver the best quality care experience and ensure the needs of patients are met. You will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and evidence-based, needs-led treatment and discharge plans within the clinic and community setting. This could be on an individual or group basis. You will have outstanding communication skills, ensuring the patient, carers and the rest of the clinical team are kept abreast of plans and updates by providing verbal and written feedback and reports. This will include attending clinical and professional meetings and liaising with other agencies involved in the individual's care. There are exciting opportunities to be part of QI projects to develop services for the needs of local population, with support from experienced staff. This will include but is not limited to the development of the occupational therapy programme. You will develop close working relationships with CAMHS colleagues and support the transition of patients from CAMHS to adult services. About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 267-OC7014333 Job locations Savernake Hospital London Rd Marlborough SN8 3HL Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Occupational therapy degree/other relevant qualification HCPC registration Experience Essential Experience of working with the mental health service users in a variety of settings. Experience working as a qualified O.T. Experience working with a range of standardised and non-standardised OT assessments. Supervision of O.T. students and other professionals. Desirable service development experience of audits knowledge/skills Essential Working knowledge of Adult Eating Disorder or Adult Mental Health in-patient or community services or other relevant mental health setting Experience of caseload management / complex conditions & cases and risk assessment/management. Previous participation in service improvement. Desirable DBT and CBT qualification or knowledge. Knowledge/experience to working with patients with neuro diversity / awareness of reasonable adjustments. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Occupational therapy degree/other relevant qualification HCPC registration Experience Essential Experience of working with the mental health service users in a variety of settings. Experience working as a qualified O.T. Experience working with a range of standardised and non-standardised OT assessments. Supervision of O.T. students and other professionals. Desirable service development experience of audits knowledge/skills Essential Working knowledge of Adult Eating Disorder or Adult Mental Health in-patient or community services or other relevant mental health setting Experience of caseload management / complex conditions & cases and risk assessment/management. Previous participation in service improvement. Desirable DBT and CBT qualification or knowledge. Knowledge/experience to working with patients with neuro diversity / awareness of reasonable adjustments. 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). 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. 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Savernake Hospital London Rd Marlborough SN8 3HL Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)