Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Application Deadline: 26 September 2025

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital North London

Compensation: £34,581 / year

Description
Priory Hospital North London is looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist to join the team. This is a full time/37.5-hour role.

Located in London, in a peaceful and secluded part of Southgate, Priory Hospital North London is set within a striking Grade I listed building, overlooking beautiful parklands.

It's one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

Since North London first opened its doors in 1986, we have worked tirelessly to establish our excellent reputation as a specialist provider of mental health care.

What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients We are looking to recruit a highly motivated occupational therapist to join form a small Occupational Therapy team led by a Lead OT within a wider Therapy department.

We are one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated mental health nurses, consultant psychiatrists, therapy assistants, therapists and psychologists to deliver high-quality evidence-based care and improve the long term outcomes of our patients.

• Provide occupational therapy to inpatients on the acute inpatient wards, on a group and individual basis.
• Support with the assessment, planning, and implementation of individualised treatment plans, particularly in activities of daily living (ADL) assessments.
• Contribute to safe and effective discharge planning.
• Offer guidance and mentorship to Therapy Assistants to ensure the delivery of consistent and effective patient care.
• At least two dedicated days working within our national specialist obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) service.
• Involvement in MDT and ward round discussions and meetings.

You can find additional information in the attached .

What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution and be currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They will have proven experience in a clinical occupational therapy role, ideally within the NHS or a comparable healthcare environment. A strong understanding of behavioural health, particularly relating to adult patient groups, is essential.

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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.

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• 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. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.