Senior Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job DescriptionDescription

Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Newbury!
Salary: £38,983 - £46,882 (dependent on experience)
Full Time: 37.5 Hours

Are you ready to make a difference? We are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to become an integral part of our dedicated team at Priory Hospital Newbury, a level 2 rehabilitation service focused on supporting adult males with mental health needs. Our facility is conveniently located with easy access to public transport, including bus routes to Reading and Basingstoke, as well as nearby train stations connecting to London.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in empowering patients to regain their independence and develop essential life skills. Your clinical expertise and leadership will shine as you deliver personalized therapy and guide your team in providing exceptional, person-centered care.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting specialized occupational therapy assessments and interventions tailored to each patient's unique needs.
• Creating, implementing, and reviewing person-centered treatment plans that foster independence and meaningful recovery goals.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to contribute to clinical assessments, care planning, risk management, and decision-making.
• Providing clinical leadership, guidance, and supervision to junior occupational therapists, students, and the wider therapy team.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with professional standards, Priory policies, and best practice guidelines.

For more details, please refer to the attached job description.

What You'll Bring to the Role

Essential Qualifications:
To be considered for this role, you must be HCPC registered and possess one of the following:

• A Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• A degree, honours degree, or Master’s in Occupational Therapy
• Formal postgraduate study (award or non-award bearing)

Additionally, you should have:

• Prior experience in mental health services as a qualified professional
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and students
• Training in relevant models of practice such as MoHO, VdTMoCA, and Sensory Integration

What We Will Give You in Return

At Priory, we are committed to your success and growth. You will receive robust support through regular career conversations and opportunities for professional development. We offer:

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day of annual leave on your birthday!
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones), and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership and management development programs
• Long service awards
• Refer-a-friend bonuses

Note: Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a team of 12,000 colleagues across 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals 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, and older people.

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

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

newbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-10-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English