Senior Occupational Therapist — Mental Health Rehab Leader

Priory; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will play a vital role in helping patients rebuild independence, develop daily living skills and achieve meaningful recovery goals in a multidisciplinary inpatient setting.

As a senior clinician you will provide leadership, supervise junior therapists and students, and ensure high standards of care. HCPC registration and a Diploma/Master’s in Occupational Therapy are essential, with prior mental health

Qualifications

• HCPC registered is required.
• Experience in mental health services as a qualified clinician.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapists, OTAs and students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions tailored to patient needs.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred treatment plans promoting independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on clinical assessments, care planning and risk management.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff and students.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with standards and Priory policies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervising

Mental health experience

Education

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Degree/Honours/Master’s in Occupational Therapy

Postgraduate OT study

Job description

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will play a vital role in helping patients rebuild independence, develop daily living skills and achieve meaningful recovery goals in a multidisciplinary inpatient setting.

As a senior clinician you will provide leadership, supervise junior therapists and students, and ensure high standards of care. HCPC registration and a Diploma/Master’s in Occupational Therapy are essential, with prior mental health