# Occupational Therapist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Priory Healthcare
- **Location:** Kneesworth House
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Occupational Therapist
- **Salary:** £31,249 - £38,040 / year
- **Contract type:** Fixed Term - Full Time
- **Posted:** 2026-08-06T08:48:58.562Z
- **Source information URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/66f5a5a3-94f8-457c-ae91-0128da23a8ae
- **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/66f5a5a3-94f8-457c-ae91-0128da23a8ae
- **Employer website:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/

## Job Content

Kneesworth HospitalSalary is £31,249-£38,040 depending on experience Full-time, fixed-term, 37.5 hours per weekKneesworth Hospital are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a 12-month fixed-term role.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 2–3 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.

### What you'll be doing

- 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.

### What we will give you in return

- 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

## Person Specification

### What you'll bring to the role

**Essential**

- Essential for the roleCandidates 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 beneficialExperience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial

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