Job Description
Occupational Therapist
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Priory Hospital Altrincham
Compensation: £31,249 / year
Priory Hospital Altrincham
Salary £31,249 per annum FTE
Part-time – 30 Hours per week
Priory Hospital Altrinchamhas an opportunity for an HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist to join our team. This role is offered on a part-time basis, working 30 hours per week. The salary for these hours is £24,999.
Priory Hospital Altrincham, Hale, Cheshire provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for a range of mental health conditions and addictions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, OCD, phobias, PTSD and bipolar disorder. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Rappax Road and Altrincham railway station approximately 1–2 miles from the hospital.
What you'll be doing
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.
You will also:
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based, patient-centred occupational therapy interventions to support independent living and recovery.
- Manage referrals, complete patient assessments and develop individual or group treatment plans, maintaining accurate and timely clinical records.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and other professionals.
- Support the development of junior staff, promote high-quality clinical practice and contribute to the growth and delivery of Priory therapy services.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree (including honours degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Master’s pre-registration qualification in Occupational Therapy)
The following experience would be beneficial
Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial
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.
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- 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.
