About the role
Occupational Therapist – Eating Disorder
Location: Essex
Contract: Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Our client is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their mental health services, specialising in eating disorders. The role involves providing person-centred OT interventions to support individuals in restoring daily functioning, promoting independence, and improving engagement in meaningful activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist OT assessments and interventions for individuals with eating disorders
- Support recovery-focused routines, relapse prevention, and sustainable lifestyle changes
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions addressing meal planning, sensory regulation, emotional management, and body image rehabilitation
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audits, care reviews, and service development
Requirements
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience in eating disorder services or mental health settings desirable
- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- Flexible benefits including gym membership, healthcare plan, and IT support
- Access to training, career development, and professional qualification sponsorship
- Supportive, recovery-focused working environment