Occupational Therapist - Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits: gym access, IT tech

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Glasgow is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join the Allied Health Professionals and Psychology team. The role is based on site at Priory Hospital Glasgow, offering 37.5 hours per week with a salary range of £31,249 to £38,040 per year.

You will assess patients, deliver tailored therapy, and work within the Eating Disorders Unit under HCPC registration. The ideal candidate will hold an Occupational Therapy degree (MSc pre-registration or BSc) and be HCPC registered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience in mental health or eating disorders is desirable.
• 27.5-37.5 hours per week experience is not required; role is site-based.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of service users and deliver person-centred therapeutic interventions.
• Respond to referrals, conduct comprehensive assessments, and plan, implement and review treatment programmes.
• Work with service users, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to maximise independence.

Skills

HCPC registration

Education

Occupational Therapy degree (BSc/MSc)

Job description

Department and Location

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Priory Hospital Glasgow

Compensation

£31,249 - £38,040 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Glasgow Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based Up to £36,000 Degree in Occupational Therapy (MSc pre-registration or BSc) and registration with HCPC

Priory Hospital Glasgow is one of the UK’s leading inpatient treatment centres, providing specialist support for mental health conditions and addictions. We provide evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health problems, including treatment for depression, as well as alcohol and drug rehabilitation.

The successful candidate will be required to work within the Eating Disorders Unit, providing specialist support and care to individuals receiving treatment for eating disorders.

What you'll be doing

You’ll assess the needs of the people we support and deliver high-quality, person-centred therapeutic interventions that promote their mental, emotional, physical, and social well-being. Working closely with service users, their families, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you'll develop and deliver tailored therapy programmes that support individuals to achieve their goals and maximise their independence.

You’ll respond promptly to referrals, carry out comprehensive assessments, and plan, implement, and review effective treatment programmes using a range of evidence‑based therapeutic approaches and interventions.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (MSc pre-registration or BSc) and registration with HCPC

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
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• 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.