AHP Assistant Practitioner - Dietetics & Occupational Therapy in Shrewsbury inShrewsbury PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Support children and young people with moderate to severe eating disorders as an AHP Assistant Practitioner specialising in Dietetics and Occupational Therapy within the new CYP Eating Disorders Intensive Support at Home (ED‑ISH). Based at Severn Fields Health Village, Shrewsbury (Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust), this Band 4 permanent, full‑time role (£27,485–£30,162) sits in a multidisciplinary team delivering intensive, evidence‑based home treatment, school and community in‑reach, meal support and family psychoeducation. You will help implement individual care plans by supporting daily routines, mealtimes and structured therapeutic activities; assist qualified staff with therapeutic interventions; observe, monitor and report changes in presentation or physical health; and contribute to safe, recovery‑focused care and discharge planning. Essential requirements include GCSEs (including English), NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and relevant experience supporting children with mental health needs and families; a DBS check is required.

This position is ideal for experienced carers, women seeking a purposeful NHS role, or those building a career in paediatric eating disorders and allied health support. Midlands Partnership offers ongoing training, supervision and clear development pathways within an inclusive trust committed to staff wellbeing and diversity. You’ll work alongside dietitians, occupational therapists and wider clinical teams, gaining hands‑on experience in community settings while playing a vital part in young people’s recovery. If this matches your skills and values, find the vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the “Apply Now” button beside this advert to submit your application (vacancy may close early if application volumes are high).