Senior Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Priory Group; Gosport; On-site; GBP 35,118 - 43,896; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Birthday holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

Private healthcare

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Nelson House in Gosport seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Allied Health Professionals and Psychology department. The role is part time with a salary around £35k/year and separate FTE figures for different hours.

You will deliver patient-centred treatment plans and supervise junior staff in a rehabilitation setting. Located in Nelson House, the role involves multidisciplinary collaboration, complex case management, and adherence to professional standards.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with OT qualification and mental health experience.
• Experience supervising occupational therapists, assistants and students.
• Postgraduate study in models such as MoHO, VdTMoCA, or Sensory Integration.
• Maintain adherence to HCPC and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, treatment and evaluation of patients with complex needs and create person‑centred care plans.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff, OTAs and students.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate timely care for patients.
• Carry out equipment, moving and handling assessments and discharge planning for safe transitions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Skills

HCPC registration

Supervision

Mental health experience

Education

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Degree/Masters in OT

Tools

MoHO

VdTMoCA

Sensory Integration

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Nelson House

Compensation: £35,118 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Nelson House
Salary £35,117 FTE salary is £43,896
Part Time/ 30 Hours

Nelson House has an opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team. Located in Gosport, Hampshire, Priory Hospital Nelson House is a rehabilitation service which offers both level 1 and level 2 care, supporting males presenting with mental health conditions and complex needs, who may also have behaviours that challenge and substance misuse issues.

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. Located in Gosport, Hampshire, Priory Hospital Nelson House is a rehabilitation service which offers both level 1 and level 2 care, supporting males presenting with mental health conditions and complex needs, who may also have behaviours that challenge and substance misuse issues.

• Lead the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with complex physical, neurological, or mental health needs, developing person‑centred care plans to maximise independence and quality of life.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior occupational therapists, support staff, and students, promoting high standards of practice and professional development.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to coordinate effective and timely care.
• Carry out specialist assessments for equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, and discharge planning to ensure safe transitions and reduce the risk of hospital readmission.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and ensure practice complies with professional standards, legislation, and organisational policies.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role – Senior Occupational Therapist

Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, or a degree, honours degree, or Master’s in Occupational Therapy, or have completed formal postgraduate study (award or non‑award bearing). They must also have prior experience working in mental health services as a qualified member of staff, experience supervising Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants and students, and training in relevant models of practice such as MoHO, VdTMoCA, and Sensory Integration.

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.

Healthcare benefits

• 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.