Job summary Specialist Occupational Therapist, Eating Disorders An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Eating Disorder Inpatient Unit at Blackberry Hill. STEPS EDU is a 10 bedded stand alone unit which accommodates 10 inpatient beds. The Inpatient Unit also works closely with our community team to establish all aspects of a clear pathway for all service users. As the Specialist Occupational Therapist on an inpatient unit, you will be responsible for carrying out Specialist Occupational assessments and delivering care accordingly, also being a part of delivering therapy to the service users on the unit. Assisting the patient to complete graduated discharge planning and then hand over care the patients OT goals to the community OT. You should have significant post-qualification experience and be confident working as an autonomous practitioner. You need to be enthusiastic and interested about working with Eating Disorders and be keen to continue your professional development. The unit will provided excellent training and supervision opportunities within this exciting and challenging role. You will receive management supervision from the team manager as well as clinical supervision from an identified supervisor. You will be supported from the local Occupational Therapy team as well as a national group of specialists. Please contact Julie Stott 01173784413 julie.stott5nhs.net for more details Main duties of the job Evidence-based Occupational therapy interventions for individuals,Liaison with carers and other agents - social workers and accommodation. Home assessment for leave and discharge sensory awareness and sensory intervention for patient on the unit. Groups and co facilitating group with MDT Skills learning for staff Assessing patients for equipment Physical health needs of patients Working with MDT to best indicate pathway for patient on the unitwork with patients on leave to achieve goals to manage eating outside of hospital and also activities About us We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. AWP is committed to support and create a positive research and evidence-based environment and culture, which can have a beneficial impact on everyone who works for the organisation and the care we provide to those who use our services. At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger. Date posted 14 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 342-SS036-0325 Job locations STEPs EDU, Acer Unit, Blackberry Hill Hospital Manor Road Bristol BS16 2EW Job description Job responsibilities Evidence-based Occupational therapy interventions for individuals. Liaison with carers and other agents - social workers and accommodation. Home assessment for leave and discharge Sensory awareness and sensory intervention for patient on the unit Groups and co facilitating group with MDT Skills learning for staff Assessing patients for equipment Physical health needs of patients Working with MDT to best indicate pathway for patient on the unitwork with patients on leave to achieve goals to manage eating outside of hospital and also activities See Job Description for full details Job description Job responsibilities Evidence-based Occupational therapy interventions for individuals. Liaison with carers and other agents - social workers and accommodation. Home assessment for leave and discharge Sensory awareness and sensory intervention for patient on the unit Groups and co facilitating group with MDT Skills learning for staff Assessing patients for equipment Physical health needs of patients Working with MDT to best indicate pathway for patient on the unitwork with patients on leave to achieve goals to manage eating outside of hospital and also activities See Job Description for full details Person Specification Essential Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Successful completion of preceptorship year as a graduate occupational therapist Significant experience of delivering Occupational Therapy Experience of supervising students on placement Experience of participation in quality improvement activities Legal aspects of Moving and Handling Significant knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Desirable Clinical Risk Assessment and Management Care Programme Approach Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team. Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision. Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Person Specification Essential Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Successful completion of preceptorship year as a graduate occupational therapist Significant experience of delivering Occupational Therapy Experience of supervising students on placement Experience of participation in quality improvement activities Legal aspects of Moving and Handling Significant knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Desirable Clinical Risk Assessment and Management Care Programme Approach Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team. Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision. Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances 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 Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Address STEPs EDU, Acer Unit, Blackberry Hill Hospital Manor Road Bristol BS16 2EW Employer's website http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)