Occupational Therapist

Priory; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Llanarth Court in Wales is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our established therapy team, delivering creative interventions to support patients' occupational skills and mental wellbeing.

You will work across our forensic wards and community, with access to on-site facilities; HCPC registration and a relevant OT degree are essential. We offer training and a supportive career path with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy with eligibility to register.
• Experience with mental health needs or challenging behaviours is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Build therapeutic relationships and engage patients creatively.
• Support reduction of restrictive interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and manage workload.
• Participate in team meetings and supervision.

Skills

HCPC registered

OT degree or equivalent

Mental health experience

Education

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Llanarth Court

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Llanarth Court

Compensation: £31,249 - £38,040 / year

Description

Llanarth Court Salary - £31,249 - £38,040 per annum, depending on experience Part-time – 37.5 hours per week

Llanarth Court has an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our team.

Llanarth Court is a specialist medium secure, low secure, and open rehabilitation psychiatric hospital. Located in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Llanarth Court offers convenient transport links and easy access to the A40 and A459. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

Join our established therapy team at Priory Hospital Llanarth Court, delivering creative interventions to support patients’ occupational skills and mental wellbeing. You’ll work across our forensic wards, therapy areas and community, with access to a range of excellent on-site facilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships and engage patients creatively.
• Support the reduction of restrictive interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and manage your workload effectively.
• Contribute to team meetings, supervision and the wider therapy service.

You can find more information in the 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) or due to qualify and register soon. Experience working with people with mental health needs or challenging behaviours.

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.

• 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.