Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join PARALEL, an innovative rehabilitation service supporting adults with eating disorders. The role involves providing Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, delivering individual and group sessions, and supporting discharge planning and relapse prevention. You will work with service users in community settings, at home, and virtually, focusing on maintaining independence and wellbeing. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care within a new and evolving multidisciplinary team.
Essential criteria
- Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable criteria
- Membership of professional body
- Knowledge and Expertise
- Some knowledge of current best practice in OT
- Knowledge of assessment tools and outcome measures
- Ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups
- Skills in handling and moving.
- Ability to support Occupational Therapy students and support staff.
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management.
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
- Training and presentation skills
- Has practically applied evidence based practice.
- Evidence of research and clinical audit skills
- Knowledge of eating disorders
- Application of the occupational therapy process
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development
- Experience working in mental health or supporting vulnerable adults
- Trust Values
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
- Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- Membership of professional body
- Knowledge and Expertise
- Some knowledge of current best practice in OT
- Knowledge of assessment tools and outcome measures
- Ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups
- Skills in handling and moving.
- Ability to support Occupational Therapy students and support staff.
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management.
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
- Training and presentation skills
- Has practically applied evidence based practice.
- Evidence of research and clinical audit skills
- Knowledge of eating disorders
- Application of the occupational therapy process
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development
- Experience working in mental health or supporting vulnerable adults
- Trust Values
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 13d
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Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity to join PARALEL, an innovative rehabilitation, relapse prevention and alternative to admission service supporting adults with eating disorders across community and inpatient settings
As part of a developing multidisciplinary team, you will support people transitioning from inpatient care and help them maintain independence, recovery and wellbeing within their communities. The service focuses on reducing hospital admissions and providing timely support closer to home
The role will include:
- Completing Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions
- Delivering individual and group interventions
- Supporting discharge planning, transitions from inpatient care and relapse prevention
- Facilitating therapeutic activities including psychoeducation, cooking, shopping, social eating and relaxation
- Working with service users in community settings, at home and virtually where appropriate
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of Occupational Therapy, mental health and eating disorders, and be committed to delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care within a new and evolving service
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