Description
Kneesworth Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their team. This fixed-term role, lasting until August 2027, offers the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering personalised occupational therapy treatment plans to support patient recovery and wellbeing.
- Assessing patient needs, delivering individual and group therapy, and maintaining accurate clinical records.
- Supporting, supervising, and mentoring junior members of the occupational therapy team.
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and compliance.
- Promoting occupational therapy services and contributing to the development of the local service.
- Building strong relationships with patients, families, and carers, ensuring effective communication throughout rehabilitation.
The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree. Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial.
Benefits of working at Priory include:
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology, and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through the Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses