Senior Occupational Therapist – CYP ARFID Pathway

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Barking; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior occupational therapist to lead the CYP ARFID pathway within our community eating disorder service. You will deliver expert OT assessments and interventions, working within MDT links across sites and maintaining high standards of care.

You will support carers, liaise with partners, and contribute to service development while ensuring documentation and governance are upheld.

Qualifications

• Registered OT with HCPC.
• Experience in paediatric OT and ARFID pathway desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with MDT supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert OT assessment and intervention.
• Provide specialist ARFID guidance to CYP and support caregivers.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust policies.
• Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Skills

OT assessment

Intervention

Stakeholder liaison

Documentation

Education

HCPC registered OT

Job description

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior occupational therapist to lead the CYP ARFID pathway within our community eating disorder service. You will deliver expert OT assessments and interventions, working within MDT links across sites and maintaining high standards of care.

You will support carers, liaise with partners, and contribute to service development while ensuring documentation and governance are upheld.