Occupational Therapist - Eating Disorders

Jupiter Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking a committed Occupational Therapist specializing in Eating Disorders. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as completing the occupational therapy process, managing a caseload, and providing professional advice in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will earn an annual salary of £32,000 and receive generous benefits like enhanced maternity pay and annual leave, among others.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity pay

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

SMART Pension option

Birthday Holiday

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the HCPC.
• Previous experience with Eating Disorders preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Complete the occupational therapy process with supervision.
• Manage a caseload and designated workload.
• Provide professional advice on Occupational Therapy.

Skills

Knowledge of Eating Disorders

Organizational skills

Building therapeutic relationships

Clinical assessment skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist - Eating Disorders to work in an exceptional hospital service based in the Chelmsford, Essex area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The hospital has established an excellent reputation for providing high standards of treatment for a diverse range of mental health difficulties including addictions, depression, anxiety, and stress

To be considered for this position you must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC

As an Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Complete the occupational therapy process with direct or indirect supervision
• Assume professional accountability and responsibility for a specific aspect of service delivery
• Implement practices that promote service users' and carers' rights and participation, in line with their choices, and support others to do so
• Hold a caseload and manage designated workload, identify priorities, manage time and resources effectively under supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with the company and professional standards
• Be a source of professional advice relating to Occupational Therapy, to provide advice to individuals in our care, to carers and colleagues as appropriate

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Knowledge of the area of specialism; clinical skills in assessment and intervention
• Previous experience working within Eating Disorders
• Ability to organise time effectively, use own initiative and to work under pressure
• Clear understanding of Occupational therapy and occupational science
• Understanding of Adult and social learning theories
• Build therapeutic relationships with complex client group, staff, carers and relevant others

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £32,000 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
• Online benefits and cash back rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Just drive scheme
• SMART Pension option

Reference ID: 6706

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV