Occupational Therapist - Acute
Priory Hospital Bristol
Salary - £35,618 per annum FTE
Part-time - 15 hours per week
HCPC registration required

Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the team on the Acute Ward. This is a part-time role; the salary for the 15 hours is £14,247 per annum. Working days to be discussed at interview.

Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station, which is approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital.

As an Occupational Therapist on our Acute Ward, you’ll support patients to build the confidence, skills and coping strategies needed for greater independence. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide evidence-based, person-centred assessments and interventions tailored to individual needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess patients and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Deliver occupational therapy interventions through individual and group sessions.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
• Support junior staff and contribute to high standards of clinical practice.

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