Occupational Therapist in Birmingham

Priory Hospital Woodbourne has an opportunity for a HCPC registered occupational therapist to join our team. Priory Hospital Woodbourne, Edgbaston, Birmingham is a specialist inpatient and outpatient mental health service providing treatment for addictions and a range of mental health conditions, alongside assessments, therapy and psychiatry. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Woodbourne Road and Five Ways railway station approximately 1–2 miles from the hospital.

What you'll be doing

• Play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
• Coordinate and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans, ensuring effective delivery of interventions and clear communication.
• Respond promptly to referrals, assess patient needs, and plan and deliver appropriate individual and group interventions.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records to monitor rehabilitation and progress.
• Supervise, support, and manage junior staff to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated, patient-centred care.
• Ensure clinical practice complies with organisational policies, statutory regulations, and quality standards.

What you'll bring to the role

• Essential for the role – Occupational Therapist Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree (including honours degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Master’s pre‑registration qualification in Occupational Therapy).
• The following experience would be beneficial: Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial.

What we will give you in return

• Regular career conversations and support.
• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Birthday Holiday – Your birthday as an extra day of annual leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare.
• 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.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.