Occupational Therapist

Priory; Enfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Enfield is looking for an Occupational Therapist to assist service users with severe mental health needs. In this full-time role, you will design treatment programs, lead therapeutic activities, and work collaboratively within a diverse team. Located in a supportive environment with excellent transport links to Central London, this opportunity allows for professional development and a fulfilling career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• HCPC accreditation required for Occupational Therapists.
• Experience in secure and/or acute environments is desirable.
• Strong personal organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and evaluations for service users using MOHO.
• Facilitate individual and group therapeutic activities.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Assessment

Therapeutic Activities

Collaboration

Communication

Risk Assessment

Education

BSc Hons or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Tools

MOHO framework

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Reference

PRI100576

Location

The Priory Hospital Enfield, 15 Church Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9DY

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£29,259-35,618 Depending on experience

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Role Description

Are you an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping service users with severe and enduring mental health needs regain their independence, functioning and improve their quality of life? Priory Hospital Enfield is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our small acute mixed (Blake) ward. This mixed ward consists of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team supporting service user's recovery.

About Priory Hospital Enfield

Priory Hospital Enfield is a small, specialist hospital providing tailored care across four wards: one medium secure (male-only) assessment and intervention ward, one medium rehabilitation ward, one low secure (male-only) ward and one acute mixed-sex ward (6 male and 6 female patients). Located close to Central London with excellent transport links, Edmonton Green Overground across the road and Edmonton Green shopping Centre, we offer convenient access to the M25 and surrounding Home Counties.

Our recent inspections by the Quality Network team and the European Council for the Prevention of Torture highlighted our exceptional standards of care, strong staff-patient relationships, and comprehensive, individualised care plans. We are proud of the positive feedback from our patients and are committed to continuing to deliver the highest level of care.

At Priory Hospital Enfield, our supportive and collaborative working environment ensures that staff across all disciplines work together to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play an essential role in enabling our service users to develop greater independence, confidence, and control in their daily lives. Using the MOHO framework, you will assess their abilities, design tailored treatment programmes, and implement interventions to help them overcome challenges and progress along their recovery pathway.

You will work closely with our dedicated team of Occupational Therapists and other professionals to deliver a flexible, tiered programme of group and individual interventions.

Core Clinical Responsibilities:

• To comply with the RCOT code of conduct and the HCPC guidelines.
• Conduct assessments, interventions, and evaluations for a designated caseload using the MOHO framework.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities and individual/group sessions for service users through embedding recovery principles.
• To adapt activities and assessment to facilitate persons with Cognitive difficulties, Language difficulties, Social skills deficits, and Challenging behaviour, to work with interpreters where required
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to plan, implement, review treatment plans and complete Activities of Daily Living (ADL) reports to support timely discharge.
• To participate in client related meetings as required e.g preparation of written reports and verbal presentation of information at team meetings and handovers.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings, including referrals, reviews, care planning, and weekly ward rounds.
• To communicate effectively with service users and carers, team members and other agencies.
• Provide practical advice, support, and education to service users, their carers, and colleagues.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in line with professional standards and organisational policies.
• Conduct risk assessments, identifying any potential hazards in the service users' environment.
• To be aware and have a working knowledge of current legislation and polices regarding Mental Health Act 1983 and the Care Act 2014 including safeguarding adults.
• Participate in ongoing service improvement and evidence-based practice, adhering to NICE and DH guidelines.

Occupational Therapist

Reference

PRI100576

Location

The Priory Hospital Enfield, 15 Church Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9DY

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£29,259-35,618 Depending on experience

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Role Description

Are you an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping service users with severe and enduring mental health needs regain their independence, functioning and improve their quality of life? Priory Hospital Enfield is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our small acute mixed (Blake) ward. This mixed ward consists of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team supporting service user's recovery.

About Priory Hospital Enfield

Priory Hospital Enfield is a small, specialist hospital providing tailored care across four wards: one medium secure (male-only) assessment and intervention ward, one medium rehabilitation ward, one low secure (male-only) ward and one acute mixed-sex ward (6 male and 6 female patients). Located close to Central London with excellent transport links, Edmonton Green Overground across the road and Edmonton Green shopping Centre, we offer convenient access to the M25 and surrounding Home Counties.

Our recent inspections by the Quality Network team and the European Council for the Prevention of Torture highlighted our exceptional standards of care, strong staff-patient relationships, and comprehensive, individualised care plans. We are proud of the positive feedback from our patients and are committed to continuing to deliver the highest level of care.

At Priory Hospital Enfield, our supportive and collaborative working environment ensures that staff across all disciplines work together to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play an essential role in enabling our service users to develop greater independence, confidence, and control in their daily lives. Using the MOHO framework, you will assess their abilities, design tailored treatment programmes, and implement interventions to help them overcome challenges and progress along their recovery pathway.

You will work closely with our dedicated team of Occupational Therapists and other professionals to deliver a flexible, tiered programme of group and individual interventions.

Core Clinical Responsibilities:

• To comply with the RCOT code of conduct and the HCPC guidelines.
• Conduct assessments, interventions, and evaluations for a designated caseload using the MOHO framework.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities and individual/group sessions for service users through embedding recovery principles.
• To adapt activities and assessment to facilitate persons with Cognitive difficulties, Language difficulties, Social skills deficits, and Challenging behaviour, to work with interpreters where required
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to plan, implement, review treatment plans and complete Activities of Daily Living (ADL) reports to support timely discharge.
• To participate in client related meetings as required e.g preparation of written reports and verbal presentation of information at team meetings and handovers.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings, including referrals, reviews, care planning, and weekly ward rounds.
• To communicate effectively with service users and carers, team members and other agencies.
• Provide practical advice, support, and education to service users, their carers, and colleagues.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in line with professional standards and organisational policies.
• Conduct risk assessments, identifying any potential hazards in the service users' environment.
• To be aware and have a working knowledge of current legislation and polices regarding Mental Health Act 1983 and the Care Act 2014 including safeguarding adults.
• Participate in ongoing service improvement and evidence-based practice, adhering to NICE and DH guidelines.

Core Non-Clinical Responsibilities:

• Actively promote Occupational Therapy within the service.
• Participate in the development of the Occupational Therapy pathway at the hospital.
• To supervisor Activity Coordinators and Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Assist in the recruitment of new staff, supported by senior team members.
• Support the service in meeting performance and contractual targets.
• Deliver training to other professionals as needed.

Requirements:

BSc Hons or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and accreditation by the HCPC.
Strong personal organizational skills and effective communication abilities.
Experience working with secure and/or acute environments (desirable but not essential).
Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

Division DBS info

About us

As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Closing Date

06/07/2025

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