Occupational Therapist

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality patient care in Stapleford Tawney, Romford. You'll conduct assessments, develop tailored treatment plans, and collaborate with teams to address client needs. The ideal candidate will have a BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in an occupational therapy setting. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £43,897 per year and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within an Occupational Therapy setting.
• Strong communication skills to build and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills for navigating complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver therapy through individual and group sessions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Education

BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job summary

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor is set in Stapleford Tawney, a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district, near the town of Romford. The hospital is set in its own attractive grounds of over nine acres, which supports an amazing horticulture programme and grants access to an idyllic countryside landscape, which, by its very nature, promotes wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs to identify barriers to daily living
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that address functional goals like self‑care, work, education, and leisure
• Recommend and provide adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, teaching clients how to use and integrate tools effectively
• Deliver therapy through individual and group sessions, employing methods such as therapeutic exercises, sensory integration, and coping skills training
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with caregivers, documenting progress, adjusting care plans, and advocating for clients within healthcare and social support systems

About us

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 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.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Details

Date posted: 12 January 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £43,897 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 416093

Job locations: London Road, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1BF

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They should have prior experience working within an Occupational Therapy setting, ideally with exposure to specialist areas such as neuro‑rehabilitation. Strong communication skills are essential to build and maintain productive, therapeutic relationships with patients, using effective coaching and counselling techniques. In addition, the role requires highly developed interpersonal skills to navigate complex or challenging situations while providing compassionate support. Working within this environment can be physically, emotionally, and sensory demanding, but with your clinical expertise and the support of our team, you will play a key role in transforming the lives of those in our care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Priory Healthcare

Address: London Road, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1BF

Employer’s website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)