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 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. While we are accessible by public transport, having a vehicle is recommended for ease of travel.

Your Role in Patient Recovery

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in supporting our patients on their journey to recovery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering personalized occupational therapy treatment plans to enhance patient 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 growth of our local service.
• Building strong relationships with patients, families, and carers to ensure effective communication throughout rehabilitation.

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 are committed to your success and growth. You will receive robust support through regular career conversations and opportunities for professional development. Here’s what you can expect:

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day off 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
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership and 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 across 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, while also providing residential and supported living 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.