About this role
Job summary
Kneesworth Hospital
Salary is £31,249-£38,040 depending on experience
Full-time, fixed-term, 37.5 hours per week
Kneesworth Hospital are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a 12-month fixed-term role.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Requirements 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address Old North Road
Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 5JP
United Kingdom
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