Job summary

It is an exciting time for shaping and developing Nottinghamshire Eating Disorder Service. Most recent developments include developing a pathway for our patients who have a severe and enduring eating disorder

This role is to lead the development of a pathway to Adults with a severe and enduring eating disorder, whilst also providing OT provision within the wider adult eating disorder service within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will work alongside other disciplines to develop a comprehensive pathways. They will lead on matters related to OT provision, this will include offering professional consultation to other professionals and services, alongside supporting and providing packages of care with an OT focus.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Adult ED Service OT post is within the Eating Disorder service within The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The role requires a high level of clinical and professional expertise in order that in the longer-term needs of clients and their carers benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective Adult Long Standing Eating Disorder pathway.

The post holder will be invited to play a key role in local strategic developments of service provision. As an emerging area, there is scope and need for research and evaluation. Through established networks and platforms, the post holder has the opportunity to influence and shape Adult Long Standing Eating Disorder provision on a wider and national level.

About us

TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

For further details please see full job description and person specification within the attached documents.

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Person Specification

Physical Requirments

Essential

• Excellent speech and hearing

Desirable

Qualifications

Essential

Contractual requirements

Essential

Desirable

training

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Knowledge

Essential

Desirable

Skills

Essential

Desirable