B5 Occupational Therapist, Welford Ward- Eating Disorders Inpatients
4 weeks ago
Job summary
' place of safety where people understood what I was going through and didn't judge me. The staff were always there to listen, guide and support me through a very difficult time in my life and they genuinely cared...'- Patient Testimonial
Welford Ward, refurbished in 2023, is a modern eating disorders unit based at the Bennion Centre, at the Glenfield Hospital for up to 15 adult inpatients with eating disorders.
Welford Ward features spacious living accommodation including access to two enclosed gardens. All patients have single room accommodation with separate areas for male and female patients.
The Day Services team within the Leicestershire Adult Eating Disorder Service delivers treatment to patients with anorexia nervosa whilst an inpatient as well as a step down service for a short period of time, upon leaving hospital.
Whether you are a newly qualified Occupational Therapist, about to qualify and looking for your first role or working in Eating Disorders as an Occupational Therapist- Welford Ward's dedicated team supports your lifestyle and would value your contribution to our patients and our services.
We provide specialist ongoing support, training and professional development to our team.
Benefits of working for LPT include:
generous annual leave entitlement of 27-33 days plus 8 bank holidays- (dependent on service). Lease Car Scheme Physiotherapy Occupational Health Services Vivup salary sacrifice scheme for household goods Counselling services
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role may include, but are not limited to; supporting the planning of and facilitating a range of group activities, completing OT assessments and providing input towards patient recovery from their eating disorder through therapeutic psychological input.
What can we offer
Flexible working opportunities in aims of supporting your lifestyle Full access to our online learning platform Professional development and training opportunities
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you like what you've readand would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of thisrole, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Final Year Student about to qualify. Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council or pending qualification.
Experience
Essential
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
Previous experience of working with the patient group.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Record keeping and report writing skills
Desirable
Basic group work skills
Standard Requirements
Essential
Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)
Personal Attributes
Essential
Team player. Resourceful and able to use own initiative. Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, carers, outside agencies etc.-
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