Senior Occupational Therapist

• Description
• Priory Hospital Enfield
• Full-time/37.5 Hours/ Can be flexible

Priory Hospital Enfield have an opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is looking to progress into a Senior Occupational Therapist role.

Whether you're already working at senior level or feel ready to take the next step in your career, we'll provide the support and development you need to succeed.

Located in Edmonton, North London, Priory Hospital Enfield offers acute and secure services for adult females.

We have two medium secure wards, one low secure and one acute ward.

We offer specialist mental health care to people who are unwell and are considered to be unable to look after themselves in the community.

We offer specialist assessment, treatment and care to patients with severe mental illness, complex needs and people who require an environment with security and safety.

Priorys acute and PICU services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.

Join a compassionate and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to helping people improve their wellbeing and build healthier, more fulfilling futures.

We take a personalised approach to care, using evidence-based therapies to support patients on their recovery journey.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality occupational therapy services, working closely with the Lead Occupational Therapist and wider clinical team to provide person-centred care.

• Support the Lead Occupational Therapist in coordinating and delivering individual treatment programmes, ensuring interventions are effective, evidence-based and person-centred.
• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, identifying patient needs and developing tailored treatment plans.
• Deliver both individual and group interventions, supporting patients throughout their rehabilitation and recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, monitoring progress and adapting interventions where appropriate.
• Take ownership of a defined clinical area, contributing to service development, quality improvement and best practice.
• Provide supervision and support to junior colleagues and students, developing your leadership and mentoring skills.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for patients.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• A Diploma, Degree, Honours Degree or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
• At least three years' post-qualification experience within mental health services.
• Experience completing occupational therapy assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to think critically, reflect on clinical practice and make sound professional judgements.
• A proactive approach to learning, service improvement and personal development.

You'll become part of a supportive and compassionate team where your development is genuinely encouraged.

We recognise the value of investing in our people and will support you as you grow into the role, developing your clinical expertise, leadership skills and confidence.

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience, empathy and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care are essential.

No two days are ever the same, making this a varied and fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference.

• For more information about the role, you can email
• 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
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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

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 UKs 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 childrens 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.

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