Occupational Therapists

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK health authority is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join the Cotswold House Specialist Eating Disorder Unit in Oxford. This full-time role involves supporting individuals' recovery through high-quality assessment and treatment. Candidates should possess HCPC registration and relevant experience, particularly in mental health and eating disorders. This position offers various benefits including career progression opportunities, NHS discounts, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC.
• Experience specifically with eating disorders.
• Willing to undertake further training such as DBT Skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high standard assessments and treatments for patients.
• Take responsibility for a clinical caseload and care coordination.
• Plan therapy services in consultation with users and clinical teams.

Skills

Experience in mental health

CBT‑ED knowledge

Ability to develop treatment programmes

Collaborative assessment skills

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

About the role

Are you an Occupational Therapist committed to working in mental health and keen to use your professional skills to support individuals’ recovery? You’ll join the Cotswold House Specialist Eating Disorder Unit at Warneford Hospital in Oxford – a 14‑bed inpatient service that also offers day‑patient care. The role is full‑time and requires HCPC registration.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and provide a high standard of assessment and treatment for patients referred to the service.
• Take responsibility for an agreed clinical caseload, including care coordination.
• Collaboratively assess and provide needs‑based treatment programmes and discharge plans that complement the overall provision of service.
• Develop and maintain relevant therapeutic activities (cognitive, creative, educational, work, leisure, interpersonal and life‑skills) and ensure interventions are evidence‑based.
• Plan and provide therapy services for patients in consultation with users, carers and clinical teams, within defined resources and using evidence‑based practice.
• Act as a role model and coach to staff, students, patients and carers to maintain best practice.

Qualifications and experience

• Qualified Occupational Therapist, registered with HCPC.
• Experience in mental health, especially with eating disorders.
• Ability to formulate patient assessments and outcomes using CBT‑ED and other evidence‑based treatments.
• Willingness to undertake further training such as the PEACE Pathway, Masters Pathway, CBT‑E, and DBT Skills.

Employment details

• Full‑time post.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Flexible working options available.
• Mandatory statutory and role‑specific training required.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study.

Equal opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We promote diversity, equality and inclusion, and provide reasonable adjustments where needed to enable all staff to fulfil the role.

Employer background

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is highly rated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and works closely with the University of Oxford and other research bodies. The Trust values caring, safe and excellent services.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development.
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 33 days with continuous service).
• NHS discounts across a range of shops, restaurants and retailers.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Lease car scheme and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Staff accommodation (waiting list may apply).
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.