Senior Occupational Therapist

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team at Nelson House as a Senior Occupational Therapist. Rated 'Good' by CQC, Nelson House provides a rewarding environment where you'll work with patients on longer-term care pathways, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships and see the positive impacts over time. This is a great opportunity for either a Senior Occupational Therapist looking for a more fulfilling role, or an experienced Occupational Therapist ready for the next step in their career. Working 30 hours per week, we can offer flexibility on the days worked however Fridays will be a core day.

Located in Gosport, Hampshire, Priory Hospital Nelson House is a rehabilitation service which offers both level 1 and level 2 care, supporting males presenting with complex mental health conditions who may also have behaviours that challenge and substance misuse issues.

Main duties of the job

You'll manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health, neurological and physical needs, delivering specialist assessments and tailored treatment plans while working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You'll also lead and develop a small therapy team, including one Occupational Therapy Assistant and one Activities Coordinator, providing clinical supervision, guidance and support.

You'll oversee equipment and discharge assessments, contribute to service improvements, and ensure the highest standards of clinical practice, documentation and patient care.

You will also work with carers and alongside the Medical Director will be responsible for the carers group.

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.

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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.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Salary pro rata £35,117 - FTE salary is £43,896

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

541921

Job locations

14 Rowner Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO13 0EW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you'll play a key role in helping patients achieve greater independence and improved quality of life through person centred, evidence based care.

You'll manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health, neurological and physical needs, delivering specialist assessments and tailored treatment plans while working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You'll also lead and develop a small therapy team, including one Occupational Therapy Assistant and one Activities Coordinator, providing clinical supervision, guidance and support.

You'll oversee equipment and discharge assessments, contribute to service improvements, and ensure the highest standards of clinical practice, documentation and patient care.

You will also work with carers and alongside the Medical Director will be responsible for the carers group.

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you'll play a key role in helping patients achieve greater independence and improved quality of life through person centred, evidence based care.

You'll manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health, neurological and physical needs, delivering specialist assessments and tailored treatment plans while working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You'll also lead and develop a small therapy team, including one Occupational Therapy Assistant and one Activities Coordinator, providing clinical supervision, guidance and support.

You'll oversee equipment and discharge assessments, contribute to service improvements, and ensure the highest standards of clinical practice, documentation and patient care.

You will also work with carers and alongside the Medical Director will be responsible for the carers group.

Person Specification

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• We are seeking a knowledgeable, energetic and personable Occupational Therapist who puts patients at the heart of everything they do.
• You must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, or a degree, honours degree, or Masters in Occupational Therapy, or have completed formal postgraduate study (award or non-award bearing).
• You must also have prior experience working in mental health services as a qualified member of staff, experience supervising Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants and students, and training in relevant models of practice such as MoHO, VdTMoCA, and Sensory Integration.

Person Specification

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• We are seeking a knowledgeable, energetic and personable Occupational Therapist who puts patients at the heart of everything they do.
• You must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, or a degree, honours degree, or Masters in Occupational Therapy, or have completed formal postgraduate study (award or non-award bearing).
• You must also have prior experience working in mental health services as a qualified member of staff, experience supervising Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants and students, and training in relevant models of practice such as MoHO, VdTMoCA, and Sensory Integration.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

14 Rowner Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO13 0EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

14 Rowner Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO13 0EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you'll play a key role in helping patients achieve greater independence and improved quality of life through person centred, evidence based care.

You'll manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health, neurological and physical needs, delivering specialist assessments and tailored treatment plans while working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You'll also lead and develop a small therapy team, including one Occupational Therapy Assistant and one Activities Coordinator, providing clinical supervision, guidance and support.

You'll oversee equipment and discharge assessments, contribute to service improvements, and ensure the highest standards of clinical practice, documentation and patient care.

You will also work with carers and alongside the Medical Director will be responsible for the carers group.

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• We are seeking a knowledgeable, energetic and personable Occupational Therapist who puts patients at the heart of everything they do.
• You must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, or a degree, honours degree, or Masters in Occupational Therapy, or have completed formal postgraduate study (award or non-award bearing).
• You must also have prior experience working in mental health services as a qualified member of staff, experience supervising Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants and students, and training in relevant models of practice such as MoHO, VdTMoCA, and Sensory Integration.