Priory Hospital Kemple View is looking to recruit a Teacher to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours based on site.
Located in Blackburn, Lancashire, Priory Hospital Kemple View is a 90-bedded hospital, offering level 2 rehabilitation, and secure services, for adult males. We can support people with a mental health condition and/or a personality disorder.
In this post, you will support the delivery of meaningful, learning opportunities for patients within a secure mental health setting. Working as part of the Occupational Therapy team, you will design and facilitate educational, vocational and life-skills programmes that support recovery, independence and progression. You will also lead on, develop and coordinate the established Recovery College. You will facilitate partnership working with our community partners, including Local education providers. The role will focus on co-produced, and co-facilitating learning opportunities that support recovery, personal development and empowerment for patients.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Essential:
- PGCE / teaching/ training qualification or equivalent
- Professional qualification in health or social care or a related subject at degree level (BSc, BA).
- Understanding of recovery-focused practice within mental health services.
- Experience of delivering education, training or group facilitation.
Desirable:
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It is desirable to have previous experience of working in social care or healthcare or support environment
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.
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.
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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.
