Occupational Therapist - Eating Disorders - Private Hospital

Occupational Therapist - Eating Disorders
Permanent | Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Location:

Essex

Overview
A leading independent mental health provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a specialist inpatient service supporting individuals with eating disorders. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care in a therapeutic hospital environment.

The Service
The service provides specialist inpatient treatment for people experiencing complex mental health difficulties, including eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and personality disorders. Care is delivered through a collaborative, person-centred approach involving psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, dietitians and therapists.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for individuals with eating disorders.

Support patients to restore daily functioning, independence and engagement in meaningful activities such as self-care, education, work and leisure.

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement holistic, person-centred care plans addressing both physical and psychological recovery.

Facilitate individual and group therapeutic sessions focused on meal support, sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing and body image rehabilitation.

Support transitions between inpatient, day services and community settings, promoting sustainable recovery routines and relapse-prevention strategies.

Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and contribute to care reviews, audits and service development in line with HCPC standards and best-practice guidance.

Person Specification

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.

HCPC registration.

Previous experience within eating disorder services or mental health settings is highly desirable.

Strong assessment, communication and clinical reasoning skills.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Compassionate, recovery-focused approach with a genuine commitment to supporting people to rebuild confidence, identity and independence.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary package (circa £32,000 per annum).

Free on-site parking.

Birthday leave in addition to annual leave entitlement.

Enhanced maternity pay.

Contributory pension scheme.

Flexible benefits including gym membership, technology schemes and healthcare cash plan.

Funded professional development and access to leadership pathways.

Long-service awards and refer-a-friend incentives.

Additional Information

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR
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