Senior Occupational Therapist
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Althea Park House
Compensation: £42,907 / year
Description
We are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the team at our Gloucester services. Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based across 3 services. £42,907 per annum. You must hold a recognised degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a pivotal role across our three residential services in Stroud, Gloucestershire. These services are Althea Park House, Newcombe Lodge and The Lighthouse.
Althea Park House is a 7-bed CQC-registered eating disorders service for males and females aged 16+, supporting eating disorders and co-occurring conditions. The Anchor is a 3-bed on-site step-down home. Newcombe Lodge (7 beds) and The Lighthouse (5 beds) are dual CQC and OFSTED-registered children's homes for young women aged 13–21, supporting complex mental health needs, risk‑taking behaviours, disordered eating, and autism.
What you'll be doing
You will join three compassionate teams dedicated to supporting residents’ wellbeing and recovery through personalised, evidence-based care. As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in assessment, treatment planning, and discharge preparation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions to promote independence, daily functioning, and engagement in meaningful activities.
* Leading liaison with education providers to support residents’ educational needs.
* Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement person‑centred treatment plans.
* Facilitating individual and group sessions that support meaningful activity and recovery.
* Maintaining high‑quality clinical records and contributing to care reviews, audits, and service development in line with HCPC standards and best practice.
What you'll bring to the role
Applicants must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration. Experience in mental health settings is highly desirable, and Sensory Integration training or experience would be advantageous. Strong assessment, communication, clinical reasoning, organisational, and teamwork skills are essential, along with a compassionate, recovery‑focused approach.
A genuine commitment to supporting young people with complex needs, flexibility, a positive attitude, and a full UK driving licence with access to a car are required.
For further information, please contact Lornabath@priorygroup.com (Therapy Lead). Informal visits are welcome.
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
* 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.
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