Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Lombard House
Compensation: £19,000 / year
Priory Lombard House is looking to recruit a senior occupational therapist to join the team. This is a part time role of 18.75 hours per week.
Located in Norfolk near the market town of Attleborough, Priory Lombard House is a specialist level 2 rehabilitation service for males with a learning disability. Care also extends to a dual diagnosis of autism, personality disorder and mental health conditions, with or without a history of offending behaviour.
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, or a Degree, Honours Degree, or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, and be accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They will be a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to think critically and reflectively when making professional judgements, including in complex and unpredictable contexts, seeking guidance from peers and more experienced colleagues when appropriate. They will actively listen and seek the views of others to support shared ownership in decision-making. Prior experience working within an Occupational Therapy setting as a qualified member of staff is essential for this role.
For more information about the role before you apply, you can email Farahgigani@priorygroup.com
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.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK.
We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible.
We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites.
We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.
