Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Essex

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:

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  Deliver specialist OT assessments and interventions for individuals with eating disorders

  
  


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  Support recovery-focused routines, relapse prevention, and sustainable lifestyle changes

  
  


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  Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans

  
  


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  Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions addressing meal planning, sensory regulation, emotional management, and body image rehabilitation

  
  


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  Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audits, care reviews, and service development

  
  

Requirements:

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  HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

  
  


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  Experience in eating disorder services or mental health settings desirable

  
  


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  Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and communication skills

  
  


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  Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

  
  

Benefits:

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  Competitive salary

  
  


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  25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave

  
  


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  Flexible benefits including gym membership, healthcare plan, and IT support

  
  


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  Access to training, career development, and professional qualification sponsorship

  
  


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  Supportive, recovery-focused working environment