Occupational Therapist

Priory Healthcare; Royston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Kneesworth House in Royston, Hertfordshire is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term role to August 2027. The post is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a salary of £31,249–£38,040 depending on experience.

You will contribute to patient recovery within a supportive multidisciplinary team, deliver tailored treatment plans, mentor junior staff, and uphold high standards of care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with current licence.
• Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equivalent degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver personalised occupational therapy treatment plans to support patient recovery.
• 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 to ensure high standards of care.
• Promote occupational therapy services and contribute to the development of the local service.
• Build relationships with patients, families and carers, ensuring effective communication throughout rehabilitation.

Skills

HCPC registered

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Education

Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Job description

Salary is £31,249-£38,040 depending on experience

Full-time, fixed-term, 37.5 hours per week

Kneesworth Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team. This fixed-term role runs until August 2027 and offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, Royston, Hertfordshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service providing a range of specialist recovery pathways for adults within a purpose-built facility. It is accessible by public transport, with Royston railway station approximately 23 miles from the service and limited local bus links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

Job responsibilities

Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli 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.

Requirements

• Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree (including honours degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Masters pre-registration qualification in Occupational Therapy)
• Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial

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.