Priory Hospital Bristol
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based
Salary up to £43,897 FTE depending on experience.
HCPC registration is required
We are 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.
The role involves undertaking comprehensive OT assessments, developing and implementing person-centred care plans, and facilitating therapeutic interventions. You will also assess and review 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, a large part of the role will also involve autonomous working. You will be expected to apply your occupational therapy skills, complete thorough risk assessments and use evidence-based practice to guide your therapeutic interventions.
The role will also involve supporting the Lead OT in ensuring the OT services across the site are effective, person-centred, proactive and support Priory objectives.
You will be working alongside an occupational therapy assistant and will be required to provide supervision to other occupational therapy staff.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
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Minimum 2 years’ working as an occupational therapist across neurocognitive and mental health settings, excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork are essential for this post.
- The post holder must also be HCPC registered.
For further information, including key responsibilities, please contact Lead Occupational Therapist, Kayleigh Lewton, on 0117 9525255.
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.
