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Occupational Therapist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne

Compensation: £28,407 - £34,851 / year


Description
Priory Hospital Woodbourne
£28,407 - £34,851 Depending on experience
Full Time - 37.5 hours

Priory Hospital Woodbourne has an opportunity for a HCPC registered occupational therapist to join our team.
Priory Hospital Woodbourne, Edgbaston, Birmingham is a specialist inpatient and outpatient mental health service providing treatment for addictions and a range of mental health conditions, alongside assessments, therapy and psychiatry. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Woodbourne Road and Five Ways railway station approximately 1-2 miles from the hospital.


What you'll be doing
In this role, you 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.

• Coordinate and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans, ensuring effective delivery of interventions and clear communication.
• Respond promptly to referrals, assess patient needs, and plan and deliver appropriate individual and group interventions.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records to monitor rehabilitation and progress.
• Supervise, support, and manage junior staff to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated, patient-centred care.
• Ensure clinical practice complies with organizational policies, statutory regulations, and quality standards.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.


What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role - Occupational Therapist
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)

The following experience would be beneficial
Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial


What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

Healthcare benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• 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.