Occupational Therapist

Join Our Team at Kneesworth Hospital!

Position: Occupational Therapist

Salary: £31,249 - £38,040 (dependent on experience)

Type: Full-time, fixed-term (37.5 hours per week)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Kneesworth Hospital is seeking 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.

Why Kneesworth Hospital?

Our facility is easily accessible by public transport, with Royston railway station just 2–3 miles away. However, having access to a vehicle is recommended for convenience.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in patient recovery by:

• Developing and delivering personalized occupational therapy treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and wellbeing.
• Assessing patient needs and providing both individual and group therapy while maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Supporting, supervising, and mentoring junior members of the occupational therapy team.
• Collaborating within 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.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Qualifications:

• HCPC registration and 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 working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial.

What We Offer You

At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role! Here’s what you can expect:

• Regular career conversations and support to help you succeed.
• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
• Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day of annual leave for 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 and sponsorship for professional qualifications.
• Leadership and management development programs.
• Long service awards and 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, and eating disorders, and provide care for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 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.

Ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us? We can’t wait to meet you!