Overview
Specialist CYP Eating Disorders Occupational Therapist. The CYP Eating Disorders Day Hospital Service is currently mobilising. This specialist provision delivers intensive, evidence-based care to children & young people experiencing moderate to severe eating disorders. This innovative service aims to bridge the gap between inpatient and community care, offering a safe and structured alternative to Tier 4 admission and facilitating earlier discharge from hospital settings. Operating through a MDT, the role provides holistic, person-centred care, supporting physical health monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial interventions and occupational engagement tailored to each young person and their family.
Key responsibilities include:
* In-reach and outreach support to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and reduce relapse.
* Intensive day hospital interventions focused on recovery, risk management and re-engagement with daily life.
* Meal support and psychoeducation for young people and their families to promote sustainable recovery at home.
* Multidisciplinary care planning and supervision to ensure continuity and quality of care across settings.
* Training and consultation to professionals and carers to enhance system-wide understanding and support for eating disorders.
Main duties
* To provide specialist occupational therapy service to children & young people with eating disorders.
* To undertake comprehensive assessments of each patient\'s needs to formulate individualised management and treatment plans.
* To provide specialist advice to patients with eating disorders deemed to be at high physical risk, including identifying such risks (e.g., risk of refeeding syndrome) and providing appropriate nutritional advice in liaison with the MDT, medical and dietetic colleagues and acute medical services as necessary.
* Deliver a range of non-pharmacological interventions following Occupational Therapy assessments to understand unmet needs and maximise an individual\'s abilities.
* Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments and risk management plans.
* Utilise agreed outcome measures as part of the care planning and evaluation process.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 2United in our Uniqueness2 and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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Details
Date posted: 22 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Location: St. George\'s Hospital, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3SR
Job Description
Job responsibilities: Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* The post holder will be an HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist.
* Evidence of post-qualification development at masters level or highly specialist knowledge (Desirable).
* The post holder will have additional qualifications (Leadership, service improvement) or be willing to work towards this (Desirable).
* Post Graduate studies in accredited courses in dietetics or related areas (e.g., ED, Mental Health, CBT). Desirable.
* Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups (e.g., Mental Health Group). Desirable.
Experience
* Essential: Experience of assessment and management of specialist interventions in Eating Disorders, long-term conditions and disease in hospital and outpatient settings; experience delivering clinical supervision and caseload management; supporting service users, families and carers in diet and lifestyle management.
* Desirable: Significant and demonstrable experience in the clinical specialty including inpatient and outpatient services; experience in specialist mental health/learning disability settings; experience supervising other staff.
Skills
* Essential: Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice; ability to assess and evaluate complex conditions; ability to formulate and regularly evaluate risk management plans.
Disclosures and sponsorship: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS disclosure will be required. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, St. George\'s Hospital, Stafford, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3SR. https://www.mpft.nhs.uk
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
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