Ellern Mede Ridgeway is a 26‑bed 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 long‑established 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 well‑led.
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.
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To manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based /patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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To work independently on a day-to-day basis. This work will be supervised and reviewed at regular intervals by the Clinical Director.
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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
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Comprehensive induction and specialist eating disorder training
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Clear career progression pathways
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Online Academic Meetings
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Free meals during shifts
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Workplace pension scheme
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Blue Light Discount Scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
Qualifications
Essential criteria
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 criteria
Full and current driving licence
Experience
Essential criteria
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 criteria
Experience in working in eating disorder inpatient care Experience of working with CAMHS & young adults
