Occupational Therapist- Eating Disorder

Job summary

Chelmsford is one of the UKs leading treatment centres and is rated by former patients for its excellence, dedication and commitment, as well as producing outstanding treatment outcomes.

We offer support to people in crisis with mental health issues, such as psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and trauma. The ward has a multidisciplinary team consisting of experienced consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, mental health nurses and therapists, who provide person-centred care, in collaboration with the patient, to allow them to maximise their recovery journey.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

•  Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for individuals with eating disorders, focusing on restoring daily functioning, promoting independence, and improving engagement in meaningful activities such as self-care, work, and leisure.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatrists, dietitians, nurses, and family therapists to develop and implement comprehensive, person-centred treatment plans that address both physical and psychological recovery.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions aimed at supporting clients through meal planning, sensory regulation, emotional management, and body image rehabilitation, helping them develop healthy relationships with food and activity.
• Support transitions across care settings, including inpatient, day programme, and community environments, by promoting recovery-focused routines, relapse prevention strategies, and sustainable lifestyle changes.
• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and contribute to care reviews, audits, and service development, ensuring all practice aligns with HCPC standards and best-practice guidelines for eating disorder care.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 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.

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. 

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