Occupational Therapist

Priory; Annesley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity pay

Birthday holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital East Midlands is recruiting an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join our Acute and PICU ward. The role involves assessing patients, developing and delivering tailored treatment plans, and coordinating junior staff, with a focus on dignity and high standards of care.

Requires HCPC registration and a Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy, plus at least 3 years’ experience including 1 year in addictions, neuro-rehab or eating disorders.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered with a Diploma or a BSc in Occupational Therapy.
• Full BAOT membership is desirable.
• At least 3 years’ experience, including 1 year in addictions, neuro-rehab or eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on the Acute and PICU ward and contribute to tailored treatment plans.
• Deliver and monitor interventions and activities to support recovery while maintaining dignity and high care standards.
• Manage and coordinate junior staff and ensure accurate, timely documentation of progress.

Skills

HCPC registered

Education

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy

BAOT membership

Job description

Priory Hospital East Midlands are recruiting an Occupational Therapist on our Acute and PICU ward. £24,999 - £30,432 Depending on Experience Part Time – 30 Hours

Priory Hospital East Midlands has an opportunity for a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join our team.

Priory Hospital East Midlands, located between Nottingham and Mansfield, is a specialist acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) service for adult females. It is accessible by public transport, with a local train station nearby and a bus stop just outside the hospital providing links to Annesley, Hucknall and Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

What you’ll be doing

• You will join the team on the Acute and PICU ward. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
• Manages and co‑ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patient’s rehabilitation / progress.
• Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.
• You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or holds a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy together with full BAOT membership.

The role holder will require at least 3 years’ experience including at least 1 year experience of working within the specialised area i.e. addictions, neuro‑rehab or eating disorders.

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.

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.

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.