Job Description
Occupational Therapist
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Middleton St George
Compensation: £31,249 / year
Priory Hospital Middleton St George
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based
Salary starting from £31,249 per annum (depending upon experience and qualifications).
Post holder must be qualified and be registered with the HCPC
Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.
What you'll be doing
As an Occupational Therapist you will manage your own caseload as well as contributing to the Central Activity Programme which focuses on Vocational Rehabilitation. You will also work as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team on a designated ward as well as the within the Occupational Therapy team. The Model of Human Occupation is embedded into the service provided at Middleton St George, and OT’s utilise corresponding assessment tools accordingly. You will receive monthly clinical supervision as well as bi-monthly management supervision.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential
- Hold professional registration with HCPC
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
