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- What you'll bring to the role
Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification, such as a Bachelor's degree (including honours), Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or Master's pre-registration qualification.Applicants must have previous experience working within CAMHS services and demonstrate experience supporting children and young people with eating disorders. You will have a strong understanding of evidence-based occupational therapy interventions, excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a specialist inpatient setting.
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Priory Hospital Roehampton Salary £29,259- £35,618 depending on experience Full Time/37.5 HoursPriory Hospital Roehampton has an opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team.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.
What you'll be doing
- 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.
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist- CAMHS/ Eating Disorders with Priory Healthcare in Roehampton, England. It is listed as a Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £29,259 - £35,618 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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