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Occupational Therapist - AcuteNHS

Stapleton, BS16 1EQ Permanent £35,618
Posted 1 September 2026 Closing date 30 September 2026
Ashley Down (0.8 miles, direct) Oldland (Avon Valley Railway) (4.8 miles, direct) Public Transport Interchange (9.3 miles, direct)

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist on our Acute Ward, youll support patients to build the confidence, skills and coping strategies needed for greater independence. Working within a multidisciplinary team, youll 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Job description

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.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement 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.

About us

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 23 miles from the hospital.

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