Occupational Therapist
Join Our Team at Kneesworth Hospital!
Position: Occupational Therapist
Salary: £31,249 - £38,040 (depending on experience)
Type: Full-time, fixed-term (37.5 hours per week)
Are you ready to make a difference? Kneesworth Hospital is on the lookout for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team for a 12-month fixed-term role. Located in Royston, Hertfordshire, our level 2 rehabilitation service offers a range of specialist recovery pathways for adults in a purpose-built facility. While we’re accessible by public transport, having a vehicle is recommended for ease of travel.
Your Role in Patient Recovery
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be at the heart of our patient recovery efforts. Your responsibilities will include:
- Creating and implementing personalized occupational therapy treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and wellbeing.
- Assessing patient needs and delivering both individual and group therapy while maintaining accurate clinical records.
- Supporting, supervising, and mentoring junior members of the occupational therapy team.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and compliance.
- Promoting occupational therapy services and contributing to the development of our local service.
- Building strong relationships with patients, families, and carers to ensure effective communication throughout rehabilitation.
For more detailed information, please refer to the attached job description.
What You Bring to the Table
Essential Qualifications:
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).
Desirable Experience:
Experience in a mental health inpatient service is a plus!
What We Offer You
At Priory, we believe in your success and want you to thrive in your role. You’ll receive robust support, including regular career conversations and full training. We also provide 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 - Enjoy an extra day of annual leave on your birthday!
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones), and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship for professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development programs
- Long service awards
- Refer-a-friend bonuses
Note: 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 UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a team of 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and children’s mental health, while also providing residential and supported living care for autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
