Senior Occupational Therapist

Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Enfield!

Position: Senior Occupational Therapist

Type: Full-time (37.5 hours, flexible)

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Priory Hospital Enfield is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to step into a Senior Occupational Therapist role. Whether you're already at a senior level or eager to advance, we are here to support your journey!

Located in Edmonton, North London, Priory Hospital Enfield specializes in acute and secure services for adult females. Our facilities include two medium secure wards, one low secure ward, and one acute ward, providing essential mental health care for those who need it most. We focus on delivering personalized assessment, treatment, and care for patients with severe mental illness and complex needs.

Join our compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the wellbeing of our patients and helping them build healthier, more fulfilling futures. We utilize evidence-based therapies to support our patients on their recovery journey.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality occupational therapy services. Collaborating closely with the Lead Occupational Therapist and the wider clinical team, you will provide person-centered care that makes a real difference.

• Assist the Lead Occupational Therapist in coordinating and delivering individualized treatment programs that are effective and evidence-based.
• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Facilitate both individual and group interventions, guiding patients through their rehabilitation and recovery.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, monitoring progress and adapting interventions as necessary.
• Take ownership of a defined clinical area, contributing to service development and quality improvement.
• Provide supervision and support to junior colleagues and students, enhancing your leadership and mentoring skills.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for our patients.

What You Bring to the Role

Our work is rewarding yet challenging, so resilience is key. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows of their recovery journey.

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• A Diploma, Degree, Honours Degree, or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
• At least three years of post-qualification experience within mental health services.
• Experience in completing occupational therapy assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to think critically and make sound professional judgments.
• A proactive approach to learning and personal development.

Join a supportive and compassionate team where your development is genuinely encouraged. We recognize the value of investing in our people and will support you as you grow into the role, enhancing your clinical expertise and leadership skills.

What We Offer You

At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role. You will receive regular career conversations and full training, along with numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day of annual leave for your birthday!
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships and access to IT technology
• Development opportunities and sponsorship for professional qualifications
• Leadership and management development programs
• Long service awards
• 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 UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 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 the appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.