Job summary
Priory Hospital Bristol
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based
Salary up to £43,897 FTE depending on experience.
HCPC registration is required
Main duties of the job
The role involves undertaking comprehensive OT assessments, developing and implementing person-centred care plans, and facilitating therapeutic interventions. You will also assess and review moving-and-handling equipment.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including therapists, nursing professionals, medical staff, psychology services, healthcare support workers, and exercise and wellbeing practitioners, a large part of the role will also involve autonomous working. You will be expected to apply your occupational therapy skills, complete thorough risk assessments and use evidence-based practice to guide your therapeutic interventions.
The role will also involve supporting the Lead OT in ensuring the OT services across the site are effective, person-centred, proactive and support Priory objectives.
You will be working alongside an occupational therapy assistant and will be required to provide supervision to other occupational therapy staff.
About us
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and experienced senior occupational therapist to work on our Enhanced Rehab & Recovery unit. The unit has 24/7 admissions combining acute stabilisation with recovery-focused rehabilitation for patients with cognitive impairments.
Details
- Date posted: 15 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £36,454 to £43,897 a year Salary up to £43,897 FTE depending on experience.
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 526577
- Job locations: Heath House Lane, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1EQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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Person specification
Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 2 years working as an occupational therapist across neurocognitive and mental health settings, excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork are essential for this post.
- The post holder must also be HCPC registered.
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This advert is for Senior Occupational Therapist with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £36,454 to £43,897 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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