Occupational Therapist: Sponsorship Available

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

Main duties of the job

You’ll work closely with ourOccupational Therapists, experienced Senior therapy assistants and our integrated multidisciplinary team (MDT)to ensure a seamless and supportive care experience for every individual

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, supportive, new and emerging service.
• Receive dedicated guidance and direction from the experienced Occupational Therapist.
• Benefit from ongoing professional development, including:
• Clinical supervision
• Annual appraisals
• Practice placement education
• A wide range of training opportunities
• Regular peer support

  Who We’re Looking For:We’re seeking an individual who is:

  • Passionate about mental health and improving lives.
  • Has excellent self-management and organisational skills.
  • Caring, enthusiastic, adaptable and eager to learn.
  • Highly motivated and ready to thrive in developing a new service.
  • A team player who can take direction but is also able to work autonomously.

  We would welcome applications from those who are reliable, resilient, focused, innovative, and hardworking, who are happy to share their skills and ideas but are also able to take direction. Experience/knowledge of Eating Disorders, Mental health would be desirable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Membership of professional body

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Training and presentation skills
• Has practically applied evidence based practice.
• Evidence of research and clinical audit skills
• Knowledge of eating disorders

Experience

Essential

• 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

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C’s: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Closing Date: 7 October 2026