At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patient recovery through tailored occupational therapy treatment plans and collaborative care.
- Company: Join Priory, the UK's leading provider of mental health and adult social care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, professional development, and extra holiday for your birthday.
- Other info: Access to leadership development and numerous career pathways.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: HCPC registration and a Diploma or relevant degree in Occupational Therapy required.
The predicted salary is between 35199 - 43021 £ per year.
Kneesworth Hospital is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a 12-month fixed-term role. Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, Royston, Hertfordshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service providing a range of specialist recovery pathways for adults within a purpose-built facility. It is accessible by public transport, with Royston railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the service and limited local bus links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you'll be doing
- Develop and deliver personalised occupational therapy treatment plans to support patient recovery and wellbeing.
- Assess patient needs, deliver individual and group therapy, and maintain accurate clinical records.
- Support, supervise and mentor junior members of the occupational therapy team.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
- Promote occupational therapy services and contribute to the development of the local service.
- Build strong relationships with patients, families and carers, ensuring effective communication throughout rehabilitation.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- 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
- Free on-site parking.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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.
About Priory
Priory 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.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
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At Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where your contributions to patient recovery are valued. With a focus on professional development, we provide numerous pathways for career advancement, alongside competitive benefits such as enhanced maternity pay and flexible working options. Located in the picturesque Hertfordshire, our purpose-built facility ensures you have access to a fulfilling career in a tranquil setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful employment in the field of Psychiatry.
