Priory Healthcare

Occupational Therapist

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North East England
Temporary
Activity Therapist
GBP 31,249 - 38,040 per year

Posted 16 day(s) ago

Reference: 2345288


Job summary

Priory Hospital Woodbourne

Salary - £31249 to £38040 per annum, depending on experience

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week, 9-month fixed term

Priory Hospital Woodbourne is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the team on a 9-month fixed-term contract.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist, youll support patients to build the confidence, skills and coping strategies needed for greater independence. Working within a multidisciplinary team, youll provide evidence-based, person-centred assessments and interventions tailored to individual needs.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assess patients and develop individualised treatment plans.
  • Deliver occupational therapy interventions through individual and group sessions.
  • Monitor progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
  • Support junior staff and contribute to high standards of clinical practice.
About us

Priory Hospital Woodbourne, Edgbaston, Birmingham is a specialist inpatient and outpatient mental health service providing treatment for addictions and a range of mental health conditions, alongside assessments, therapy and psychiatry. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Woodbourne Road and Five Ways railway station approximately 12 miles from the hospital.

Details
Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,249 to £38,040 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

580418

Job locations

21 Woodbourne Road, Edgbaston

Birmingham

West Midlands

B17 8BY

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

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.

Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
  • Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree (including honours degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Masters pre-registration qualification in Occupational Therapy)
Desirable
  • Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
  • Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree (including honours degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Masters pre-registration qualification in Occupational Therapy)
Desirable
  • Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

21 Woodbourne Road, Edgbaston

Birmingham

West Midlands

B17 8BY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

21 Woodbourne Road, Edgbaston

Birmingham

West Midlands

B17 8BY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)