Occupational Therapist

The Priory Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits (gym, IT, private医疗)

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Elm Park in London is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist (23 hours per week) to support patient recovery by assessing and delivering tailored treatment plans, maintaining clinical records, and upholding dignity and high standards of care.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, supervise junior staff, promote services, and contribute to local service development. HCPC registration and a Diploma in Occupational Therapy are essential; ABI/TBI experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered (essential).
• Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equivalent pre-registration qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver personalised occupational therapy treatment plans to support patient recovery and wellbeing.
• Assess patient needs, deliver individual and group therapy, and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Support, supervise and mentor junior members of the occupational therapy team.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
• Promote occupational therapy services and contribute to the development of the local service.
• Build strong relationships with patients, families and carers, ensuring effective communication throughout rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Group therapy

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

DescriptionElm ParkOccupational TherapistPart Time - 23 hoursPay Rate - £16.50phr to £17.95phr- depending on experience

Elm Park provides specialist multidisciplinary rehabilitation and neurological care for adults with acquired brain injury and complex neurological needs. Our approach addresses the physical, cognitive, communication, emotional and behavioural consequences of neurological injury or illness, with rehabilitation tailored to each person's individual needs, abilities and goals.We support people to maximise independence, participate in everyday life and, where appropriate, progress towards greater independence and community living.

What you'll be doing

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.

• Develop and deliver personalised occupational therapy treatment plans to support patient recovery and wellbeing.
• Assess patient needs, deliver individual and group therapy, and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Support, supervise and mentor junior members of the occupational therapy team.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
• Promote occupational therapy services and contribute to the development of the local service.
• Build strong relationships with patients, families and carers, ensuring effective communication throughout rehabilitation.

You can find additional information in the attached 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)

The following experience would be beneficial:Experience working in ABI/TBI service is beneficial

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.

• 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.

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