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Senior Occupational Therapist

Priory Healthcare · Priory HealthcareNHS Jobs

Darlington, Dl2 1TSpermanent£36454.00 per yearCloses 31/08/2026
Locations
  • Darlington, Dl2 1TS
Contract
permanent
Salary
£36454.00 per year
Posted
23/04/2026
Closes
31/08/2026
NHS reference
5301943

About this role

Job summary

Main duties of the job

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. 

  • A competitive salary
  • Disclosure check cost coverage
  • Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with years' service
  • Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave 
  • Free on-site parking
  • Complimentary Access to our on-site gymnasium
  • Online benefits and cashback rewards
  • SMART Childcare Vouchers
  • SMART Pension option
  • Local rewards and recognition programme open to all colleagues
  • Excellent staff break facilities in our bespoke new staff lounge 

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a disclosure at the required level from the Disclosure & Barring Service. To find out more about the role please contact Pamela Phoenix, Director of Clinical Services, on 01325 333192.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

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 offer 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

As a Senior Occupational Therapist you will manage your own caseload as well as contributing to the Central Activity Programme which focuses on Vocational Rehabilitation. You will also work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team on a designated ward as well as the within the Occupational Therapy team. The Model of Human Occupation is embedded into the service provided at Middleton St George, and OTs utilise corresponding assessment tools accordingly. You will receive monthly clinical supervision as well as bi-monthly management supervision. To provide clinical, professional and operational leadership to the Occupational Therapy (OT) service, working in collaboration with Therapy Services Manager to ensure Occupational Therapy services are proactive and supportive of Priory objectives. 

  • To work closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues across the hospital site to support integration around patient care. 
  • To deliver a highly specialised and advanced standard of OT assessment, treatment and management for patients. 

This role will be focused upon developing and maintaining productive and stable relationships with patients, staff and others through effective communication, coaching and highly developed interpersonal skills. Share information effectively and concisely in a range of situations.

You can find additional information in the attached job description. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential
  • The post-holder is required to have a clear and positive communication style both verbally and non-verbally; they will be required to provide written and verbal information in a succinct manner in a way that is understood by those that they are communicating with; they will need to provide information by email, but use this as a tool when appropriate and not as an alternative to face to face or verbal communication unless circumstances dictate this.

Additional requirements

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
Darlington
County Durham
Dl2 1TS
Working pattern
Full-time
Pay scheme
Other

Source: NHS Jobs. View original advert.

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