Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Join to apply for the Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Bristol role at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.

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 aioun 10‑bed stand‑alone unit which accommodates 10 inpatient beds. The unit 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, as well as delivering therapy to service users on the unit. You will assist patients to complete graduated discharge planning and then hand over care, 연과 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 in working with Eating Disorders and be keen to continue your professional development.

The unit will provide 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.

• Evidence‑based occupational therapy interventions for individuals
• Liaison with carers and other agencies, including social workers and accommodation providers
• Home assessments for leave and discharge, sensory awareness, and sensory interventions for patients on the unit
• Facilitating and co‑facilitating groups with the MDT
• Skills training for staff
• Assessing patients for equipment
• Addressing the physical health needs of patients
• Working with the MDT to determine the best pathway for patients on the unit
• Supporting patients on leave to achieve goals, including managing eating outside of hospital and engaging in activities

Please see the attached job description for aaski full list of duties and responsibilities.

AWP is 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, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across Wiltshire and in الصناعية 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.

AWP is committed to supporting and creating 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 of 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 as diversity makes us stronger.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Julie Stott, Ward Manager
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