Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Kneesworth House in Royston, Hertfordshire, is seeking a HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Salary £31,249 - £38,040 depending on experience.

You will develop treatment plans, assess needs, deliver individual and group therapy, supervise junior staff, and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. A range of benefits and flexible development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered is required.
• Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equivalent degree.
• Experience in mental health inpatient service is beneficial.

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

Teamwork

Mentoring

Therapy assessment

Patient communication

Education

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Kneesworth House

Compensation: £31,249 - £38,040 / year

Description

Kneesworth Hospital

Salary is £31,249-£38,040 depending on experience. Full-time, fixed-term, 37.5 hours per week.

Kneesworth Hospital are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a 12-month fixed-term role.

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 2-3 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.

What you'll be doing

• 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 a mental health inpatient 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.

• Free on-site parking
• 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.