Occupational Therapist - Acute

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital Bristol

Compensation: £35,618 / year

Priory Hospital Bristol

Salary - £35,618 per annum FTE

Part-time - 15 hours per week

HCPC registration required

Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the team on the Acute Ward. This is a part-time role; the salary for the 15 hours is £14,247 per annum. Working days to be discussed at interview.

Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station, which is approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital.

What you'll be doing

As an Occupational Therapist on our Acute Ward, you’ll support patients to build the confidence, skills and coping strategies needed for greater independence. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide evidence-based, person-centred assessments and interventions tailored to individual needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess patients and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Deliver occupational therapy interventions through individual and group sessions.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
• Support junior staff and contribute to high standards of clinical practice.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

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.

• 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.