Occupational Therapist

Scienceabode; City of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent mental health provider in the City of London is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a specialist inpatient service focused on eating disorders. In this role, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, recovery-oriented care to individuals. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, possess HCPC registration, and have experience in mental health settings. The position offers a competitive salary, professional development, and various flexible benefits including gym membership.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Free on-site parking

Birthday leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Funded professional development

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy is essential.
• HCPC registration required.
• Experience in eating disorder or mental health services is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions for eating disorders.
• Support patients in restoring daily functioning and independence.
• Develop and implement holistic care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate therapeutic sessions focused on meal support and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain high clinical documentation standards.
• Contribute to care reviews and service development.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

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.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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