Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and reflectiveOccupational Therapistto join our team and help our "outstanding" service continue to develop. Working alongside an established team this role will enable the successful applicant to develop their varied occupational therapy skills, across a range of core areas (including physical) and within secure mental health services: there are extensive on site facilities and links with the community. Successful applicants will get the opportunities to develop their skills in occupational therapy with a range of complex male patients, including those with mental illnesses, personality disorders, significant physical health impairments and cognitive impairments. Main duties of the job The Therapy Services atKemple Viewaim to provide bespoke and individualised treatment pathways for male patients with complex mental health, recovery needs and risk profiles. Therapy Services include Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and education, in both our Low Secure and Rehabilitation and Recovery settings. Therapy services staff work together as part of identified Multi-Disciplinary Teams with our nursing and medical colleagues, using positive psychology approaches with patients that aim to motivate, engage, develop and practice skills to achieve life goals and promote long term change to progress through the identified care pathways. You would also have the opportunity to work within the Psychology and Social Work departments, as part of the wider work of Therapy Services. About us For your hard work and dedication to Priory, we will offer you a wide range of benefits: 25 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years of service and 30 days after 10 years service) Birthday Leave Enhanced maternity pay Contributory pension scheme Opportunities to develop and train in a wide variety of care settings Support and training from the beginning of your career Supplemented meals Access to Employee Assistant programme and other wellness programmes Employee benefits scheme (e.g. discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme) Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £28,411.42 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0358-KempleV-99347 Job locations Kemple View Psychiatric Services Longsight Road Langho Blackburn BB6 8AD Job description Job responsibilities To manage patients using evidence based and patient centric principals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies required for independent living 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 To manage patients using evidence based and patient centric principals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies required for independent living 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 BSc Hons or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and accreditation by the HCPC Experience Essential The role holder will require prior exposure to working within an Occupational Therapy setting including experience of working within the specialised area Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Hons or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and accreditation by the HCPC Experience Essential The role holder will require prior exposure to working within an Occupational Therapy setting including experience of working within the specialised area 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 Kemple View Psychiatric Services Longsight Road Langho Blackburn BB6 8AD Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)