Senior Occupational Therapist
5 days ago
Brighton
Description\n Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Burgess Hill! \n Salary: Up to £46,882 per annum, depending on experience \n Full-time: 37.5 hours per week \n Are you ready to make a difference? Priory Hospital Burgess Hill is on the lookout for a passionate Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team. Nestled in the serene surroundings of Goddards Green, West Sussex, our acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) serves adult males. With easy access to the A23, you’ll find us conveniently located near Brighton, Gatwick, and the M25. Please note, due to our rural setting, having a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended. What You'll Be Doing\n As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to help patients regain their independence and develop essential life skills. Your clinical expertise and leadership will shine as you deliver personalized therapy and support your team in providing exceptional, person-centred care. \n In this role, you will: \n\n • Conduct specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions tailored to individual patient needs.\n, • Develop, implement, and review person-centred treatment plans that promote independence and meaningful recovery goals.\n, • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical assessments, care planning, risk management, and decision-making.\n, • Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and supervision to junior occupational therapists, students, and the wider therapy team.\n, • Maintain accurate clinical records, ensuring compliance with professional standards, Priory policies, and best practice guidelines.\nWhat You'll Bring to the Role\n Essential Qualifications: \n To thrive in this role, you must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, or a degree, honours degree, or Master’s in Occupational Therapy. Experience in mental health services as a qualified professional and supervising Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants is essential. Familiarity with models of practice such as MoHO, VdTMoCA, and Sensory Integration is a plus! What We Will Give You in Return\n At Priory, we are committed to your success and growth. You will receive robust support through regular career conversations and access to full training. We offer numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. \n Here’s what you can look forward to: \n\n • Enhanced maternity pay\n, • Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday!\n, • Contributory pension scheme\n, • Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones), and private healthcare\n, • Access to development opportunities\n, • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel\n, • Leadership & management development\n, • Long service award\n, • Refer a friend bonuses\n\n Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. About Priory\n Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a dedicated team of 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year in living their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and children’s mental health, while also providing residential and supported living care for autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries, and older people. \n We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. We encourage you to learn more about the accessibility support we offer. \n 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.