Priory
Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Location: Priory Hospital Arnold
Compensation: £31,249 - £34,645 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Arnold
Priory Hospital Arnold is an inpatient acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), for males and females struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions.
£31,249 - £34,645
Depending on Experience
Full Time - 37.5 hours
Priory Hospital Arnold are seeking a proactive, compassionate, caring and recovery focused HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with excellent communication skills to join our existing dynamic multidisciplinary teams to be involved in holistic OT assessments and interventions to support planning and delivery of patient care.
Priory Hospital Arnold is conveniently located just outside Nottingham with excellent road links. The hospital is easily accessible by car via the A60 and nearby M1 motorway, and there is free on-site parking available for staff. It is also well served by local bus routes from Nottingham city centre, with taxi services readily available from nearby train stations.
What you'll be doing
You will join the team on our acute or PICU ward. 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.
The post holder will be involved in clinical supervision of Occupational Therapy support staff within the team providing guidance and focus to their work, ensuring safe working practices. Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by Senior OT / OT Head of Therapy Services and the post holder will link into the wider Priory OT network and will work cooperatively with colleagues to ensure high quality service provision and gain opportunities for support and Continual Professional Development.
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There will be opportunity to provide Occupational Therapy student placements in accordance with local agreements and standards and opportunity to support students from other disciplines. The post holder will liaise with a range of agencies and services.
- Manages and coordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
- Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patient’s rehabilitation / progress.
- Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.
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)
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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.
We will offer you a supporting professional network of colleagues, opportunities for career development, access to high quality clinical supervision, and an employer who is supportive of your own physical and mental wellbeing.
- 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.
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