Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions tailored to the individual needs of patients.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred treatment plans, supporting patients to achieve meaningful goals and improve daily functioning.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to assessments, care planning, risk management and clinical decision-making.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to junior occupational therapists, students and other members of the therapy team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure all practice is delivered in line with professional standards, Priory policies and best practice guidelines.

About us

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 offerhere.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statementhere.

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.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,983 to £46,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

587035

Job locations

Monks Lane

Newbury

Berkshire

RG14 7RN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Newbury

Salary £38,983- £46,882 depending on experience

Full Time/ 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Newbury, located Berkshire, is a level 2 rehabilitation service which supports male adults with mental health needs, who are working towards a life back in the community. We also provide an acute service, for local male and female patients who are in crisis and require a short admission for support.

We are well-placed to accept patients who need higher levels of care and intensive therapeutic support, as well as those stepping down in acuity.

Job description Job responsibilities Priory Hospital NewburySalary £38,983- £46,882 depending on experienceFull Time/ 37.5 HoursPriory Hospital Newbury, located Berkshire, is a level 2 rehabilitation service which supports male adults with mental health needs, who are working towards a life back in the community. We also provide an acute service, for local male and female patients who are in crisis and require a short admission for support. We are well-placed to accept patients who need higher levels of care and intensive therapeutic support, as well as those stepping down in acuity.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, or a degree, honours degree, or Masters in Occupational Therapy, or have completed formal postgraduate study (award or non-award bearing). They must also have prior experience working in mental health services as a qualified member of staff, experience supervising Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants and students, and training in relevant models of practice such as MoHO, VdTMoCA, and Sensory Integration.

Person Specification Requirements Essential Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, or a degree, honours degree, or Masters in Occupational Therapy, or have completed formal postgraduate study (award or non-award bearing). They must also have prior experience working in mental health services as a qualified member of staff, experience supervising Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants and students, and training in relevant models of practice such as MoHO, VdTMoCA, and Sensory Integration.

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

Monks Lane

Newbury

Berkshire

RG14 7RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Monks Lane

Newbury

Berkshire

RG14 7RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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