Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the specialist CAMHS eating disorder service.We are looking for a practitioner; preferably with experience of working with young people, although experience with young adults or adults with eating disorders is also relevant.We welcome applications from practitioners who have a passion for delivering safe, effective, and high-quality care. The successful applicant will join our experienced MDT in the delivery of our ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) pathway.The ARFID MDT sit within the wider Eating Disorders Team and the post holder will have an opportunity to provide OT specific interventions to all clinical pathways, including group and individual work.This role gives opportunity for development of clinical and leadership skills and expertise in a supportive multi-disciplinary team.Working alongside the OT professional lead there will be a focus on OT development across the team including audit and research.You will be supported within the team by senior clinicians and will work closely with other specialists within the service. Clinical supervision and professional leadership will be provided.There are excellent opportunities for professional development within team through supervision, training, team CPD and wider CAMHS and Trust events. There will also be opportunities to network with other OTs within the trust.

Main duties of the job

To manage a caseload of complex clients, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To provide specialist clinical advice and input for clients with complex problems and needs.

To ensure occupational therapy contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards.

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy and local services within a designated team, holding responsibility for defined projects.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.