Occupational Therapist- CAMHS
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Occupational Therapist- CAMHS
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist CAMHS to join the team. This is a full-time/37.5 hours role.
- Location: [Employer hidden] Hospital Chelmsford, Stump Lane, Springfield, Essex, CM1 7SJ
- Workplace type: Onsite
- Compensation: £29,259 / year
What you'll be doing
- Provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and adolescents within CAMHS, supporting emotional wellbeing, functional independence, and developmental needs.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans that promote participation in daily activities, sensory regulation, social skills, and coping strategies across home, school, and community settings.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care, effective care planning, and positive therapeutic outcomes.
- Contribute to safeguarding, risk assessment, and crisis planning while maintaining accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Support service development through evidence-based practice, clinical audits, and ongoing professional development to enhance the quality of care for young people.
What you'll bring to the role
Candidates should be HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists with experience working with children and adolescents, ideally within CAMHS, mental health, or neurodevelopmental services. A strong understanding of child development, sensory integration, emotional regulation, and family-centred practice is essential, along with experience in assessment, care planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Excellent communication, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to build therapeutic relationships with young people and their families are highly valued, as is a commitment to continuous professional development.
For more information, email [contact hidden]
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology and Healthcare Cash Plan
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
About [Employer hidden]
[Employer hidden] is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.