Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to lead with purpose and compassion? Join our small, friendly and highly supportive multidisciplinary team in our Day Unit for Eating Disorders, where collaboration and innovation truly make a difference.
As the Head OT, you'll take a leading role in assessing and treating the complex occupational needs of adults living with moderate to severe eating disorders. You will bring your clinical expertise, creativity and leadership to shape recovery‑focused interventions that help individuals rebuild independence, meaning and quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity to influence service development, mentor and supervise OTATP, and work alongside passionate colleagues who value holistic care and teamwork. If you are driven, compassionate about eating disorders, and ready to take the next step in your OT career, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Design, deliver and evaluate both group and individual programs to address individual occupational needs and enhance occupational performance, participation and recovery.
* Champion excellence in OT practice by leading audit, service evaluation and implementing best practice to continually improve quality and effectiveness of OT provision.
* Work collaboratively with all members of the MDT, patients and carers to contribute to holistic care planning.
* Support the Team Leader in daily management of the unit, including deputising in their absence.
* Provide professional leadership, mentorship and supervision to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
* Support future workforce development by acting as a practice educator for OT students and promoting learning opportunities across the service.
* Engage in strategic and service development, working closely with Day Unit Leadership and AHP Lead for Specialist Services to represent the OT perspective and contribute to local, divisional and Trust‑wide AHP and Community Eating Disorder objectives.
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