12 Month Secondment opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team for the Adult Eating Disorder Inpatient Unit at St George’s Hospital, Stafford.
Responsibilities include assessment, care and discharge planning for individuals with eating disorders and complex need. Coordinating and leading therapeutic group and rehabilitation programmes for the inpatient service alongside the multidisciplinary team. Providing leadership and clinical expertise in the adult eating disorder service, contributing to the delivery of a modern Occupational Therapy service.
To contribute to the delivery of the Occupational Therapy Programme for inpatient and day treatment services for eating disorders alongside a multi-disciplinary team, other service providers, service users, carers and families.
There is an expectation that all clinical work is underpinned by theoretical and technical knowledge, and practical experience gained from a degree / diploma in Occupational Therapy and other relevant training. Clinical service delivery will incorporate a range of therapeutic interventions including psycho-education groups; rehabilitation activities and supported eating using occupational performance to address skill deficits enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

CLINICAL

• To carry out initial assessments for the inpatient ward, which will include gathering complex information from service-users, carers and communicating this to members of the multi-disciplinary team. This may include the use of specialist standardised assessment tools, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and observation of the client and their environment. This may involve completion of risk assessment and other documentation.
• To contribute to the overall care and support plan using effective Occupational Therapy treatment programmes in collaboration with the service-user, family, carers and other members of the treatment team. This will include the use of clinical reasoning and theoretical knowledge relevant to the specialism, analytical skills, and the use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills showing empathy appropriate to the needs of the situation.
• To undertake clinical roles as defined by the team eg key worker role.
• To recommend suitable equipment to enable clients activities of daily living, and to organise supply, or advise on other methods of obtaining these.
• To implement, evaluate, analyse and adjust treatment programmes according to individual needs, which may be complex. This may entail the use of encouragement, motivation, negotiation, reassurance and training skills as well as discussing the service-users progress and addressing areas for change.
• To decide on the appropriateness of and to be responsible for referrals to the day service and to other agencies/disciplines according to individual client need. This will require written and electronic communication according to protocols in line with local and national standards.
• To keep relevant, accurate records of treatment programmes and interventions which will include handwritten and electronic records. This may involve the decision as to handling and communication of sensitive or contentious information. All information must be clear and contain appropriate language for access to clients and other professionals. These should be written according to agreed protocols in line with local and national standards.
• To write and disseminate reports according to agreed protocols in line with local and national standards. This may involve judging how to communicate sensitive or contentious information. Reports should be clear, accurate and easy to read containing appropriate language for access to clients and other professionals.
• To work across multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams involved in the delivery of care. This will involve liaison and negotiation around complex situations, co-operative working and demonstration of knowledge of multi-agency/interagency approaches.
• To contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings/care and treatment planning from the specialist Occupational Therapy perspective. This will include presentation, verbal reporting and negotiating, to achieve agreement on delivery of care.
• To participate in clinical supervision to maintain best practice. This will include discussion of caseload, reflective practice, and the ability to receive and act on constructive feedback.
• To take part and lead on clinical audit within own sphere of responsibility. This may include written and electronic communication across the whole Trust and co-operative working with other disciplines/agencies. The post will require knowledge of audit methods.
• To be responsible for planning discharge of clients from the day service / inpatient ward. This will involve analysis of the clinical situation and how the case should be best managed in the future. This will involve liaison and communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary/interagency team, clients, and carers..
  Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for full details on this role

Please refer the Job description for details