Mental Health Occupational Therapist

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Body Mechanics
• Early Intervention
• Acute Care
• Communication skills
• HIPAA
• Autism Experience
• Computer Literacy
• Pediatrics Experience
• Home Care
• Heavy Lifting
• Patient Service Experience
• Medicare