Advanced Specialist OT: Eating Disorder CAMHS Lead

NHS Scotland; Templeton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Study bursaries

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Counselling services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) seeks an Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join Connect ED, a Specialist Eating Disorder Service within Tier 4 CAMHS. The role focuses on highly specialist assessment, intervention and leadership for young people with complex eating disorders.

The post covers a broad geographical area; travel between sites is required. Part-time, permanent, based at Templeton Business Centre with Mon-Fri pattern. Pro rata salary applies.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration.
• Significant experience in occupational therapy practice with specialist knowledge for children/young people and mental health services.
• Evidence of ongoing postgraduate learning relevant to the specialty area.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with young people, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering specialist assessment and intervention for complex cases.
• Ability to lead service development, influence practice, support learning and contribute to audit/research.
• Organisation, time management and clinical reasoning; able to travel across NHSGGC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist OT assessment, intervention and management for young people with complex eating disorders and mental health needs.
• Lead and develop OT pathways and programmes to enhance engagement, recovery and participation in meaningful daily activities.
• Manage a complex clinical caseload and provide evidence-based, occupation-focused interventions across settings.
• Provide specialist advice and support to CAMHS, Specialist Children's Services and partner agencies.
• Lead and contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Deliver OT group programmes and participate in MDT responsibilities and duties.
• Support workforce development through training, supervision, education and sharing specialist knowledge.

Skills

Significant OT experience

Pediatric mental health

Postgraduate development

Communication skills

Clinical leadership

Travel flexibility

Education

HCPC-registered OT

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) seeks an Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join Connect ED, a Specialist Eating Disorder Service within Tier 4 CAMHS. The role focuses on highly specialist assessment, intervention and leadership for young people with complex eating disorders.

The post covers a broad geographical area; travel between sites is required. Part-time, permanent, based at Templeton Business Centre with Mon-Fri pattern. Pro rata salary applies.