Lead Occupational Therapist

Reference

PRI98544

Location

Priory Hospital North London, Grovelands House, Southgate, N14 6RA

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£46k- £48k

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert - Division Information

 

 

Job Advert Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, motivated and friendly Occupational Therapist to join Priory Hospital North London's extensive therapy services. This is a lead/managerial position and the successful candidate will lead a small but dedicated team to deliver assessments, groups, and individual sessions across three departments.

The OT service supports both our 23 bedded NHS and 30 bedded private wards, occupied by patients accessing our acute services, general psychiatry programme, addictions programme and growing Tier 6 obsessive-compulsive disorders service. This role will be predominantly based on the acute ward, whilst also supporting the other inpatient therapy programmes. We welcome applications from Occupational therapists wishing to develop their skills within an inpatient setting, interested in leadership and service development. We highly value a multi-disciplinary approach to service delivery; the successful candidate will join a friendly team of consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nursing colleagues and will report to the Therapy services manager. We have a well-developed CPD pathway and you will be supported in developing your career. This currently includes expansion of our DBT programme and autism assessment service.

Essential criteria:

• Accredited Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration in place
• Experience of working within a MDT setting
• Knowledge and understanding of CPAs 
• Ability to deliver ADL assessments
• A high standard of report writing

Benefits:

• Free on site parking
• Generous CPD allowance
• Staff meal £1.00
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Birthday Leave
• Pension contribution
• Weekly staff yoga sessions 
• Priory Perks - Discounts & Cashbacks
• Refer a friend scheme
• Career development pathways
• Staff Wellbeing service

 

• Impactful work: This is a rare opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals with severe mental health difficulties, including working within a dedicated National OCD Level 6 service and being part of a committed team.

• Professional growth: Priory are committed to investing in their people and support continual professional development and training. Access to career development pathways, annual personal development reviews and high-quality supervision.

• Collaborative environment: Should you choose to accept a role within an inpatient hospital which can at times be demanding you will benefit from the guidance and comradery of a strong team who value collaboration and joint working.

About us:

We are renowned for our clinical excellence in the field of acute mental health care, addiction treatment and being one of only five national OCD/BDD level 6 services in partnership with the NHS.

We are dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate care to individuals facing complex and debilitating mental health challenges.

Location

The Hospital is located in a secluded part of Southgate, North London, and set in several acres of private grounds. Easy access via several bus routes, M25 and A406 or Southgate Station on the Piccadilly Line.
 
If you require further information please contact Kiren Kaulder KirenKaulder@priorygroup.com. Alternatively contact Elena Thompson, at ElenaThompson@Priorygroup.com.   

 

Division DBS info

About us

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements.  We thank you for your understanding. 

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Closing Date

28/02/2025