About this role
Job summary
We also offer adult and child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), and single-person, bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs) across our hospital.
Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks RG27 8BS. The location is not easily accessible via public transport, with limited direct routes and infrequent services in the surrounding area. As a result, commuting by car or other private transport is likely to be the most practical and reliable option for reaching the site.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will accurately maintain and update clinical records and computerised information systems as directed by the Occupational Therapist, ensuring all documentation is completed in a timely manner. Responsibilities include recording and reporting patient participation in both 1:1 and group sessions, promptly escalating and documenting any unusual physical, mental, or emotional concerns to senior staff. The role requires a compassionate and proactive approach, encouraging positive interaction and engagement among patients within activities and group settings. The successful candidate will support the development of activity schedules and service timetables, assist with clinical and Occupational Therapy assessments, and contribute ideas to enhance patient experience based on feedback from community groups and OT sessions. They will also support the implementation of new group-wide programmes to ensure consistent service delivery across the Priory Group, while helping provide services that offer good value for money and support the overall aims of the site. A key focus of the role is working with patients to develop life skills, increase their sense of purpose, and improve overall well-being through prescribed OT sessions and therapeutic activities.
You will join the team across all wards. 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.
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks
Full-time role of 37.5 hours a week
£26,300
The role holder will require GCSE / O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2 or equivalent experience.
Autism/DBT skills/Life skills training would be desirable.
You will be working on the primary and the secondary wards
Set in a semi-rural location in Hook, Hampshire, Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks supports the NHS by providing low secure services and level 2 rehabilitation services for both male and female patients. This includes a specialist learning disability and autism spectrum support.
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
The role holder will require GCSE / O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2 or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Autism/DBT skills/Life skills training would be desirable.
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 Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks
Odiham Road, Heath House Lane
Winchfield Hook
Hampshire
RG27 8BS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)