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Occupational Therapist

Priory Healthcare

Royston, SG8 5JPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£31,249 to £38,040

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

30 October 2026

11 days left

Job description

Kneesworth Hospital Salary is £31,249-£38,040 depending on experience Full-time, fixed-term, 37.5 hours per week Kneesworth Hospital is looking for an...

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.

  • Develop and deliver personalised occupational therapy treatment plans to support patient recovery and wellbeing.
  • Assess patient needs, deliver individual and group therapy, and maintain accurate clinical records.
  • Support, supervise and mentor junior members of the occupational therapy team.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
  • Promote occupational therapy services and contribute to the development of the local service.
  • Build strong relationships with patients, families and carers, ensuring effective communication throughout rehabilitation.

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

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.

Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, Royston, Hertfordshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service providing a range of specialist recovery pathways for adults within a purpose-built facility. It is accessible by public transport, with Royston railway station approximately 23 miles from the service and limited local bus links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

Essential

  • Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree (including honours degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Masters pre-registration qualification in Occupational Therapy)

Desirable: - Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

28 September 2026

Last checked

30 September 2026

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Priory Healthcare

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