Interim OT - CAHMS ED (PT)

Interim Band 6 Occupational Therapist – CAMHS / CYP Eating Disorders

NHS Organisation | Community CAMHS Service – Shrewsbury

We are working in partnership with an NHS organisation to recruit an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a Children and Young People’s (CYP) CAMHS Eating Disorders service in Shrewsbury for 8 weeknd initially with an option to extend. This is a fantastic interim opportunity to work within a specialist multi-disciplinary team, supporting young people with complex mental health and eating disorder needs in a community setting.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage a clinical caseload of CYP patients with eating disorders supporting assessment and ongoing care delivery

· Deliver evidence-based OT assessments and interventions aligned with an eating disorders treatment model

· Support the team with specialist assessments, including complex presentations such as ARFID

· Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary professionals across CAMHS, education and partner agencies

· Develop and implement care plans focused on recovery, functional improvement and wellbeing

· Deliver individual and group-based interventions where appropriate

· Contribute to MDT meetings, case discussions and clinical decision-making

· Complete high-quality clinical documentation in line with service requirements

· Support risk assessment and management within a CYP mental health framework

· Provide support and guidance to colleagues, contributing to a collaborative team approach

Essential Requirements

· Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration

· Strong experience working within CAMHS / CYP services

· Essential experience working with eating disorders, including structured treatment models

· Experience supporting or managing cases involving ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)

· Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and external professionals

· Experience delivering assessments, care planning and therapeutic interventions

· Ability to manage a caseload independently within a community setting

· Excellent communication skills when working with young people, families and professionals

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 OT looking to step into a specialist CAMHS Eating Disorders role within a supportive and high-performing team.