Occupational Therapist - Acute in Bristol, Stapleton

Description Priory Hospital Bristol Salary - £35,618 per annum FTE Part-time - 15 hours per week HCPC registration required Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the team on the Acute Ward. This is a part-time role; the salary for the 15 hours is £14,247 per annum. Working days to be discussed at interview. Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station, which is approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital. What you'll be doing As an Occupational Therapist on our Acute Ward, you’ll support patients to build the confidence, skills and coping strategies needed for greater independence. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide evidence-based, person-centred assessments and interventions tailored to individual needs. Key responsibilities: Assess patients and develop individualised treatment plans. Deliver occupational therapy interventions through individual and group sessions. Monitor progress and maintain accurate clinical records. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers. Support junior staff and contribute to high standards of clinical practice. You can find additional information in the attached job description. 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 We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. 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. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here . For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here . 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.