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:

• Deliver specialist OT assessments and interventions for individuals with eating disorders
• Support recovery-focused routines, relapse prevention, and sustainable lifestyle changes
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions addressing meal planning, sensory regulation, emotional management, and body image rehabilitation
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audits, care reviews, and service development

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience in eating disorder services or mental health settings desirable
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Flexible benefits including gym membership, healthcare plan, and IT support
• Access to training, career development, and professional qualification sponsorship
• Supportive, recovery-focused working environment