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Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Essex
Essex
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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
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