Senior Occupational Therapist CV-Library Senior Occupational Therapist

Scienceabode; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their compassionate team in London. The role requires delivering occupational therapy to patients, supporting their recovery through interaction and personalized care plans. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and have HCPC registration, along with a strong understanding of behavioural health. It offers competitive salary and various benefits, including free on-site parking and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical occupational therapy role, preferably within the NHS or similar.
• Currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to inpatients, both individually and in groups.
• Support assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Contribute to safe and effective discharge planning.
• Offer guidance and mentorship to Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Understanding of behavioural health

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist

Priory Hospital North London is looking to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the team. This is a full time/37.5-hour role.

Located in London, in a peaceful and secluded part of Southgate, Priory Hospital North London is set within a striking Grade I listed building, overlooking beautiful parklands.

It’s one of the UK’s leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

Since North London first opened its doors in 1986, we have worked tirelessly to establish our excellent reputation as a specialist provider of mental health care.

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated occupational therapist to join a small Occupational Therapy team led by a Lead OT within a wider Therapy department.

The successful candidate will work within a multi‑disciplinary team of dedicated mental health nurses, consultant psychiatrists, therapy assistants, therapists and psychologists to deliver high‑quality evidence‑based care and improve the long‑term outcomes of our patients.

• Provide occupational therapy to inpatients on the acute inpatient wards, on a group and individual basis.
• At least two dedicated days working within our national specialist obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD) service.
• Support with the assessment, planning, and implementation of individualised treatment plans, particularly in activities of daily living (ADL) assessments.
• Contribute to safe and effective discharge planning.
• Offer guidance and mentorship to Therapy Assistants to ensure the delivery of consistent and effective patient care.
• Involvement in MDT and ward round discussions and meetings.

What you’ll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution and be currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They will have proven experience in a clinical occupational therapy role, ideally within the NHS or a comparable healthcare environment. A strong understanding of behavioural health, particularly relating to adult patient groups, is essential.

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 day 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.

About Priory

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader‑Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.

With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan‑European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data‑driven care.

Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more

£36454 – £40175/annum Benefits

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