Occupational Therapist- CAMHS/ Eating DisordersNHS

Job summary

Our dedicated young people's mental health service provides specialist support for young people. Outpatient support is available to young people between the ages of 4 and 17, while our day care and inpatient treatment options are available to those between the ages of 12 and 17.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for young people receiving inpatient treatment for eating disorders within our CAMHS service.
• Support patients to re-engage in meaningful daily activities, develop healthy routines, and build the skills and confidence needed for recovery.
• Plan and facilitate a range of therapeutic groups and individual sessions focused on emotional wellbeing, independent living skills, sensory regulation, and social participation.
• Work collaboratively with a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, dietitians, family therapists, and teachers, to deliver holistic, person-centred care.
• Contribute to care planning, risk management, discharge planning, and regular MDT reviews to ensure the best possible outcomes for each young person.
• Work closely with families and carers to support recovery, promote independence, and prepare young people for a successful transition back into the community.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure all practice is evidence-based, recovery-focused, and in line with HCPC and RCOT professional standards.

Job description

Priory Hospital Roehampton

Salary £29,259- £35,618 depending on experience

Full Time/37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Roehampton has an opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.