Job Description
Occupational Therapist – Eating Disorder (Full-Time, 37.5 hours)
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Are you an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals recovering from eating disorders?
A leading independent hospital in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join its specialist Eating Disorder Ward on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week).
About the Service
This private mental health hospital is recognised as one of the UK’s most respected treatment centres, highly rated by former patients for its excellence, dedication, and outstanding recovery outcomes.
The hospital provides expert support for individuals experiencing eating disorders, psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, and trauma.
You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team of consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, nurses, psychologists, dietitians, and therapists — all committed to delivering person-centred care and helping patients achieve sustainable recovery.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting recovery and promoting independence for individuals with eating disorders. Your responsibilities will include:
* Delivering specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions to restore daily functioning and engagement in meaningful activities.
* Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to create and implement comprehensive, person-centred treatment plans.
* Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions focusing on meal planning, sensory regulation, emotional management, and body image rehabilitation.
* Supporting transitions across care settings, promoting recovery-focused routines and relapse prevention strategies.
* Maintaining high-quality clinical documentation and contributing to audits, reviews, and service development in line with HCPC standards.
What You’ll Bring
Our work is incredibly rewarding but can also be challenging — resilience and empathy are essential.
We’re looking for someone passionate about helping others rebuild confidence, identity, and independence in their daily lives.
Essential Requirements:
* Recognised degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration
* Strong assessment, communication, and clinical reasoning skills
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* Compassionate, recovery-focused approach
Desirable:
* Previous experience in eating disorder or mental health settings
What’s on Offer
You’ll be supported to thrive in your role with full training, development opportunities, and a range of excellent benefits, including:
* Free on-site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Extra day off for your birthday
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits, including reduced gym memberships, tech schemes, and Healthcare Cash Plan
* Leadership and management development programmes
* Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through an Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
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