Occupational Therapist, Therapy Services

Kneesworth Hospital Salary is £31,249-£38,040 depending on experience Full-time, fixed-term, 37.5 hours per week Kneesworth Hospital are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a 12-month fixed-term role. Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, Royston, Hertfordshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service providing a range of specialist recovery pathways for adults within a purpose-built facility. It is accessible by public transport, with Royston railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the service and limited local bus links. 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. Develop and deliver personalised occupational therapy treatment plans to support patient recovery and wellbeing. Assess patient needs, deliver individual and group therapy, and maintain accurate clinical records. Support, supervise and mentor junior members of the occupational therapy team. Promote occupational therapy services and contribute to the development of the local service. Build strong relationships with patients, families and carers, ensuring effective communication throughout rehabilitation. 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) Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial 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 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 Long service award Refer a friend bonuses Priory is the UK’s 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 children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.   For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement 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.