Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a band 5 Occupational Therapist (must hold HCPC registration) to join a multidisciplinary team specialising in the delivery of eating disorder services in a day unit setting. The post will be actively supported by onsite management, an MDT, and a band 7 clinical specialist Occupational Therapist. Prior experience and knowledge of eating disorders is welcomed.
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Main duties of the job
Carry out occupational therapy assessment and intervention under the clinical supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist. The clinical focus is working with adults experiencing occupational disruption relating to a wide range of eating disorders.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
15 May 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-TSA-053-26-A
Job locations
9-11 Imperial Avenue Eating Disorders Team
Imperial Avenue
Norton
TS20 2EW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details: - Rachel Booth- Gardiner (Lead Occupational Therapist) -
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Appropriate professional qualification in occupational therapy role (or pending)
2. Registration with HCPC (or pending)
Desirable
3. Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Experience
Essential
4. Experience of working in a variety of practice areas whilst on student placements (or postgraduate)
Desirable
5. Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
6. Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
Knowledge
Essential
7. Awareness of professional standards and their application to practice
8. Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities
Desirable
9. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
10. Knowledge of the evidence base for the clinical practice area
Skills
Essential
11. Record keeping and report writing
12. Collaborating with service users and carers/ families in accordance with principles of co-production
13. Good observational skills and ability to describe such observations verbally and in writing
14. Able to work flexibly and co operatively as part of a team.
15. Delegates tasks appropriately
16. Apply latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practice
17. Ability to adapt treatment using own initiative.
18. Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
19. Ability to work on own in a variety of settings using initiative appropriately
20. Ability to work under pressure
21. Ability to prioritise own workload
22. Completion of Preceptorship programme and competency framework within 1 year of starting post (or pending)
23. Knowledge and experience of the clinical area