Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Eating Disorders Inpatient Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 25 March 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting role which has become available to work within our Inpatient Eating Disorder Service. We are looking for some who is strong in the ethos of Occupational Therapy and Recovery Focused. To support the adult and their families through this stage our their treatment journey.

We are looking for someone who wants to work alongside the Senior OT and as part of an integrated Multidisciplinary Team and be part of the delivery team in our therapeutic group programme. As well as providing specialist clinical interventions to a caseload during their admission.

Main duties of the job

To provide the multidisciplinary team (MDT) with a specialist occupational therapy service and expertise for inpatients who have eating disorders. This will include individual and group work, assessment, intervention and evaluation in accordance with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Code of Ethics.
To manage a caseload of service users with a diagnosis of eating disorder health needs; using evidence-based and recovery-focussed principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment.
To provide specialist occupational therapy interventions for individuals who have identified occupational performance needs within the team, ensuring that interventions amplify their self-management skills.
To integrate evidence-based practice and skilful use of assessments and interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve service users' quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.
To contribute to service development of local and trust-wide Occupational Therapy services.

About us

The Eating Disorders team is a strong and supportive team and has excellent structures to offer regular clinical and line management supervision. This is a great opportunity to join our team to support in the delivery of high-quality services for Local and National patients. We are looking for exceptional individuals with the right attitude, skills and knowledge who share our passion to deliver the best quality care experience for our adults and their families.

You will be part of a growing OT team across the Ageless Eating Disorder Service. As well as being part of wider CNWL growing Occupational Therapist Team and Network. Which offer development and progression in your career.

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-ED-0480

Job locations

Vincent Square Eating Disorders Service

South Kensington and Chelsea Mental Health Centre, 1 Nightingale Place

London

SW10 9NG

Job description

Job responsibilities

To integrate evidence-based practice and skilful use of specialist assessments and interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve service users quality of life and to support them to do the things they want and need to do and live the life they want and need to lead to build a healthier, more adaptive life beyond their illness/ mental health problems.
To work alongside the inpatient and day patient-based OTs to providing OT assessments and group and 1:1 interventions taking particular responsibility for service users with severe and enduring conditions plus a few recovery-focussed patients.
To facilitate recovery-focussed groups in the service and community-based settings to support service users to access helpful community resources such as the CNWL Recovery College, voluntary and mainstream agencies.
To liaise with OT colleagues to facilitate a smooth and co-ordinated transitioning across the service.
To supervise other such as Activity Co-Ordinator, Peer Support Worker, Outreach Worker
To work flexibly on a needs-led basis which may include providing occasional evening work and being able to work one weekend per month.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To integrate evidence-based practice and skilful use of specialist assessments and interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve service users quality of life and to support them to do the things they want and need to do and live the life they want and need to lead to build a healthier, more adaptive life beyond their illness/ mental health problems.
To work alongside the inpatient and day patient-based OTs to providing OT assessments and group and 1:1 interventions taking particular responsibility for service users with severe and enduring conditions plus a few recovery-focussed patients.
To facilitate recovery-focussed groups in the service and community-based settings to support service users to access helpful community resources such as the CNWL Recovery College, voluntary and mainstream agencies.
To liaise with OT colleagues to facilitate a smooth and co-ordinated transitioning across the service.
To supervise other such as Activity Co-Ordinator, Peer Support Worker, Outreach Worker
To work flexibly on a needs-led basis which may include providing occasional evening work and being able to work one weekend per month.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Undergraduate experience in mental health
Experience in /knowledge of using a range of standardised OT assessments.

Desirable

Experience of working in eating disorder

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Experience in /knowledge of using a range of standardised OT assessments.
Individual and group work skills
Flexible in approach in the running/activities of the unit/ward (within the clients/patients abilities).
Ability to work in a team setting i.e. collaborating/facilitating/directing and understanding diversity.
Flexible in approach in the running/activities of the unit/ward (within the clients/patients abilities).
Good communication skills within various networks of disciplines.

Desirable

Research and development at undergraduate level.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
Health Professionals Council (HPC) registered Occupational Therapist.* *or eligible for/awaiting registration

Desirable

Evidence of CPD and self directed learning

Other

Essential

Willingness to work adjusted hours relative to the needs of the patient group (e.g. earlier starts/later finishes to optimise group delivery and working 1 weekend a month)

Desirable

Membership of BAOT and Specialist Sections.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Undergraduate experience in mental health
Experience in /knowledge of using a range of standardised OT assessments.

Desirable

Experience of working in eating disorder

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Experience in /knowledge of using a range of standardised OT assessments.
Individual and group work skills
Flexible in approach in the running/activities of the unit/ward (within the clients/patients abilities).
Ability to work in a team setting i.e. collaborating/facilitating/directing and understanding diversity.
Flexible in approach in the running/activities of the unit/ward (within the clients/patients abilities).
Good communication skills within various networks of disciplines.

Desirable

Research and development at undergraduate level.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
Health Professionals Council (HPC) registered Occupational Therapist.* *or eligible for/awaiting registration

Desirable

Evidence of CPD and self directed learning

Other

Essential

Willingness to work adjusted hours relative to the needs of the patient group (e.g. earlier starts/later finishes to optimise group delivery and working 1 weekend a month)

Desirable

Membership of BAOT and Specialist Sections.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Vincent Square Eating Disorders Service

South Kensington and Chelsea Mental Health Centre, 1 Nightingale Place

London

SW10 9NG

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Vincent Square Eating Disorders Service

South Kensington and Chelsea Mental Health Centre, 1 Nightingale Place

London

SW10 9NG

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)