# Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Ellern Mede Group. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist/e22b933a-76aa-4b0e-a08b-2159f0419467 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist/e22b933a-76aa-4b0e-a08b-2159f0419467.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Ellern Mede Group - **Location:** Edgware - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Salary:** £46,000 to £50,000 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-24T10:03:05.843Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0038-26-0011?employerCode=E0038 - **Application URL:** https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=ZWxsZXJubWVkZS43NTE4NC4xMjUxMkBzbWFydHJlY3J1aXQuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t - **Employer website:** https://www.ellernmede.org ## Job Content ### Job summary Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a forward-thinking Occupational Therapist who can bring energy, innovation, and compassion to our specialist eating disorder service for adolescents and young adults. You will work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, client-centred care. ### Main duties of the job To manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based /patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services. To prepare reports, conduct assessments, perform risk assessments, conduct planned and structured therapeutic activity (both individual and group) for the patient population and in collaboration with the MDT members. To engage with families as part of the treatment programme. To prepare group and individualised therapy/activity timetables and provide monthly analysis on engagement. To direct the activity staff and apply resources cost effectively and appropriately. To participate in staff training and reflective practice with the nursing and clinical team to support the learning culture of the Hospital and promote best practice. To work independently on a day-to-day basis. This work will be supervised and reviewed at regular intervals by the Clinical Director. To ensure that all patients are safeguarded from potential harm and to conduct activities in a manner which is consistent with professional practice, policy and legislation ### About us Ellern Mede Ridgeway is a 26bed hospital providing inpatient treatment for children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex health needs including disordered eating and Eating Disorders. The team has a longestablished record of helping children and young people achieve meaningful recovery outcomes. Over the past 21 years, the service has brought hope and progress to hundreds of patients and their families. The Care Quality Commission rates Ellern Mede Ridgeway as Good across all five key lines of enquiry: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and wellled. ### Details - Date posted: 24 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £46,000 to £50,000 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: oc-1784718749-2RWJC - Job locations: Edgware, NW7 4HX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities About the Role Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a forward-thinking Occupational Therapist who can bring energy, innovation, and compassion to our specialist eating disorder service for adolescents and young adults. You will work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, client-centred care. Job Opportunity To manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based /patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services. To prepare reports, conduct assessments, perform risk assessments, conduct planned and structured therapeutic activity (both individual and group) for the patient population and in collaboration with the MDT members. To engage with families as part of the treatment programme. To prepare group and individualised therapy/activity timetables and provide monthly analysis on engagement. To direct the activity staff and apply resources cost effectively and appropriately. To participate in staff training and reflective practice with the nursing and clinical team to support the learning culture of the Hospital and promote best practice. To work independently on a day-to-day basis. This work will be supervised and reviewed at regular intervals by the Clinical Director. To ensure that all patients are safeguarded from potential harm and to conduct activities in a manner which is consistent with professional practice, policy and legislation ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working in a range of mental health settings Experience of supervising junior staffExperience of maintaining a written record of continual professional development Experience of individual and groupwork Successful completion of preceptorship Experience of writing specialist occupational therapy reports Experience of participating in a service development project **Desirable** - Experience in working in eating disorder inpatient care Experience of working with CAMHS & young adults ### Qualifications **Essential** - Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy Registration to practice in the UK Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice Training in the theory and application of the model of human occupation within the first 4 months of appointment **Desirable** - Full and current driving licence ## 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.