At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct comprehensive OT assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
- Company: Priory Hospital Bristol focuses on rehabilitation for patients with cognitive impairments.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced maternity pay, free on-site parking, and access to development opportunities.
- Other info: The role is full-time at 37.5 hours per week.
- Why this job: Join a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment with pathways into leadership.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years’ experience in neurocognitive and mental health settings; HCPC registration required.
The predicted salary is between 36454 - 43897 £ per year.
Priory Hospital Bristol is looking to employ an enthusiastic and experienced senior occupational therapist to work on our Enhanced Rehab & Recovery unit. The unit has 24/7 admissions combining acute stabilisation with recovery-focused rehabilitation for patients with cognitive impairments.
What you’ll be doing:
- Undertaking comprehensive OT assessments.
- Developing and implementing person-centred care plans.
- Facilitating therapeutic interventions.
- Assessing and reviewing moving-and-handling equipment.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including therapists, nursing professionals, medical staff, psychology services, healthcare support workers, and exercise and wellbeing practitioners.
- Applying occupational therapy skills, completing thorough risk assessments, and using evidence-based practice to guide therapeutic interventions.
- Supporting the Lead OT in ensuring the OT services across the site are effective, person-centred, proactive, and support Priory objectives.
- Working alongside an occupational therapy assistant and providing supervision to other occupational therapy staff.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Minimum 2 years’ working as an occupational therapist across neurocognitive and mental health settings.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.
- HCPC registration is required.
What we will give you in return:
- Regular career conversations and support.
- Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
- Free on-site parking.
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day annual leave.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones), and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
- 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.
Senior Occupational Therapist in Bristol employer: PRIORY GROUP
Priory Hospital Bristol offers a dynamic work environment focused on recovery-focused rehabilitation. Located in Bristol, the hospital provides numerous benefits including flexible perks and professional development opportunities. The team is dedicated to delivering effective, person-centred care for patients with cognitive impairments.
