Occupational Therapist

Description Priory Hospital Altrincham Salary £31,249 per annum FTE Part-time – 30 Hours per week Priory Hospital Altrincham has 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. About Priory 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. 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.