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Occupational Therapist

Priory Healthcare

The closing date is 28 May 2025

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Job summary

Set within a safe and therapeutic environment, the Priory Hospital Dewsbury is a 32 bedded locked service, supporting two different service user groups:

Hartley Ward which is a 16 bed ward focusing on the active rehabilitation and recovery of men with mental health issues. The emphasis is on stabilising mental health, reducing risks and enhancing independent living skills, with a view to reintegration into the community or supportive living.

Jubilee Ward which is a 16 bed ward that supports men with neuro-cognitive disorders namely, dementia, and behaviours that challenge. Many have a number of physical heath needs

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about helping others regain independence and improve their quality of life? As an Occupational Therapist, youll make a difference by:

  • Assessing Client Needs: Conducting evaluations to understand each individuals unique challenges and goals.

  • Creating Personalized Treatment Plans: Developing strategies to help clients perform everyday tasks with ease.

  • Providing Therapy: Guiding clients through exercises and activities to build skills and confidence.

  • Recommending Assistive Devices: Helping clients use tools and equipment to enhance their independence.

  • Collaborating with Healthcare Teams: Working closely with doctors, families, and other professionals to deliver holistic care.

About us

As one of the UKs leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development.Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0358-Dewsbury1

Job locations

Priory Hospital Dewsbury

York Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF12 7LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.

Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patients rehabilitation / progress.

Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.

Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.

Contributes to business growth by actively promoting priory therapy services in line with the local units business plan.

Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patients rehabilitation.

Leads on implementation of new services within own site, sharing best practice with other sites in the area.

Ensures the services and support provide offers good value for money and supports the overall aim of the site.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.

Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patients rehabilitation / progress.

Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.

Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.

Contributes to business growth by actively promoting priory therapy services in line with the local units business plan.

Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patients rehabilitation.

Leads on implementation of new services within own site, sharing best practice with other sites in the area.

Ensures the services and support provide offers good value for money and supports the overall aim of the site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The post holder will be qualified and registered with HCPC with preferred experience in dementia and mental health care. The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills when liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team, external agencies and organisations, patients and relatives.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The post holder will be qualified and registered with HCPC with preferred experience in dementia and mental health care. The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills when liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team, external agencies and organisations, patients and relatives.

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

Priory Hospital Dewsbury

York Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF12 7LB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Dewsbury

York Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF12 7LB


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisitions Partner

Priory Group - Farah Gigani

FarahGigani@priorygroup.com

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0358-Dewsbury1

Job locations

Priory Hospital Dewsbury

York Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF12 7LB


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