# Occupational Therapist Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist-lead/8521ba2a-5bc1-4eb7-a514-255877f96b0e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist-lead/8521ba2a-5bc1-4eb7-a514-255877f96b0e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cambridge - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T08:33:20.248Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Welwyn_Garden_City/Cambridgeshire_Peterborough_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Occupational_Therapy/Occupational_Therapy-v7898950 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7898950?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are currently looking to recruit a keen, enthusiastic, and highly motivated occupational therapist to join our new A-EDIT team. The Adult Eating Disorders Intensive Treatment service (A-EDIT) is a regionwide service offering treatment as an alternative to Specialist Eating Disorder (SEDU) inpatient admission to adults receiving treatment from an east of England Community Eating Disorders service (CEDS) who have a severe eating disorder which makes them eligible for SEDU admission. The primary purpose of the role is to deliver specialist occupational therapy interventions that promote safety, functional recovery, and community‑based stabilisation, thereby reducing the need for inpatient admission. ### Main duties of the job Using expert knowledge of eating disorder symptomatology, psychopathology, and their impact on occupational performance, the post holder will complete comprehensive assessments, develop robust formulations, and implement evidence‑based interventions that enhance engagement in meaningful occupations and support sustained recovery. This includes planning, delivering, and evaluating individual and group interventions, both online and in person, in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and provide highly specialist advice to colleagues across the AEDIT team and the wider community eating disorder network. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To manage a caseload of clients within AEDIT with highly complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in community settings, home visits and virtually. To lead on the OT based interventions delivered in AEDIT in liaison with the AEDIT MDT To plan interventions for AEDIT service users using specialist OT skills To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of OT service within AEDIT, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educator’s course. To apply in depth knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting. Following specialist assessment, to undertake case formulation in order to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward. To work collaboratively with service users to identify OT goals as part of the overall recovery plan. To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust and Professional Practice standards and values.. To routinely provide detailed feedback to the MDT regarding observed occupational performance throughout contact, which informs ongoing assessment and therapeutic intervention. To provide highly specialist support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes, sensory issues, management of symptoms through activity when appropriate. To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system. To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To attend mandatory training. To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust policies To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal. To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal/external development opportunities. To actively participate in Trust and OT CPD development programs and opportunities, as a learner and a facilitator. To actively promote OT through the sharing of clinical expertise and experience through presenting of posters, writing of articles for professional publications, attendance at special interest groups, conferences etc. Be responsible together with managers, for recruitment and retention of staff Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. *DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website ## Job Details We are currently looking to recruit a keen, enthusiastic, and highly motivated occupational therapist to join our new A-EDIT team. The Adult Eating Disorders Intensive Treatment service (A-EDIT) is a regionwide service offering treatment as an alternative to Specialist Eating Disorder (SEDU) inpatient admission to adults receiving treatment from an east of England Community Eating Disorders service (CEDS) who have a severe eating disorder which makes them eligible for SEDU admission. The primary purpose of the role is to deliver specialist occupational therapy interventions that promote safety, functional recovery, and community‑based stabilisation, thereby reducing the need for inpatient admission. ## Job Description Using expert knowledge of eating disorder symptomatology, psychopathology, and their impact on occupational performance, the post holder will complete comprehensive assessments, develop robust formulations, and implement evidence‑based interventions that enhance engagement in meaningful occupations and support sustained recovery. This includes planning, delivering, and evaluating individual and group interventions, both online and in person, in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and provide highly specialist advice to colleagues across the AEDIT team and the wider community eating disorder network. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To manage a caseload of clients within AEDIT with highly complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in community settings, home visits and virtually. To lead on the OT based interventions delivered in AEDIT in liaison with the AEDIT MDT To plan interventions for AEDIT service users using specialist OT skills To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of OT service within AEDIT, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educator’s course. To apply in depth knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting. Following specialist assessment, to undertake case formulation in order to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward. To work collaboratively with service users to identify OT goals as part of the overall recovery plan. To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust and Professional Practice standards and values.. To routinely provide detailed feedback to the MDT regarding observed occupational performance throughout contact, which informs ongoing assessment and therapeutic intervention. To provide highly specialist support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes, sensory issues, management of symptoms through activity when appropriate. To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system. To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To attend mandatory training. To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust policies To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal. To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal/external development opportunities. To actively participate in Trust and OT CPD development programs and opportunities, as a learner and a facilitator. To actively promote OT through the sharing of clinical expertise and experience through presenting of posters, writing of articles for professional publications, attendance at special interest groups, conferences etc. Be responsible together with managers, for recruitment and retention of staff Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. *DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential ### Experience **Essential** - Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting/s at a B6 level - Applied experience of providing both individual and group work interventions. - Highly Specialist knowledge and experience of using and applying the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, or others appropriate to area. - Applied knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT **Desirable** - Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability in a variety of health and social care settings - Previous experience of working in an eating disorders setting ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Very strong communication skills, written and verbal and the ability to persuade and negotiate with peers and senior colleagues - Proven track record of working within a multidisciplinary team and applying an understanding of team dynamics to impact positively on team morale and performance. - Knowledge and application of key policy, health legislation and guidelines which impact on OT and mental health/LD practice. - Knowledge of and effective use of appropriate professional relationships and boundaries - Ability to respond and adjust appropriately to the changing needs of service users - Highly Specialist knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation Assessment tools and or equivalent in area ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Ability to concentrate, respond appropriately to interruptions and meet deadlines - Regular requirement to deal with distressing or emotionally charged situations. - Good personal self-awareness ### Education / Qualifications **Essential** - BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy - HCPC registration - Evidence of clinical post registration training **Desirable** - Membership of RCOT, including specialist section - First line management training - Solution Focussed Brief Therapy training - Training courses related to adults with eating disorders ## Documents - [cpft values (pdf, 114.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1743) - [cpft benefits (pdf, 74.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2967) - [ot lead jdps (pdf, 384.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10175731) - [cpft accommodation (pdf, 296.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2805) - [cpft mindful employers (pdf, 51.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1744) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.