Job summary
We are looking to employ an Occupational Therapist with experience working in eating disorder settings to work 3 days on our 10-bed eating disorder unit (EDU).
Main duties of the job
The role will involve completing assessments, developing and implementing person-centred treatment plans, facilitating group and 1:1 work, facilitating graded exposure work, educating on coping strategies, and contributing to multi-disciplinary team meetings. You will also work alongside and supervise an occupational therapy assistant.
About us
Priory Hospital Bristol is an elegant 18th century country residence set in beautiful parkland close to the centre of Bristol, less than 5 minutes away from the M32 leading directly onto the M4/M5 motorway.
Bristol is part of the Healthcare Division of Priory Group. It has 77 beds over seven wards varying from Eating Disorders, Acute Mental Health, Adult Psychiatric Intensive Care, Acquired Brain Injury, Huntingtons and Dementia, along with a growing outpatient therapy service.
The Priory purpose is to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support through supporting our service users to Live Your Life. Our values are;
- Striving for excellence
- Putting people first
- Being positive
- Acting with integrity
- Being supportive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Previous experience working in eating disorders and mental health is essential for this post.
The post holder must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered.
For further information, including key responsibilities, please contact Lead Occupational Therapist, Kayleigh Lewton on 0117 9525255.
For your hard work and dedication to Priory, we will offer you a wide range of benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years of service and 30 days after 10 years service)
- Birthday Leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Opportunities to develop and train in a wide variety of care settings
- Support and training from the beginning of your career
- Flexible working
- Supplemented meals
- Access to Employee Assistant programme and other wellness programmes
- Employee benefits scheme (e.g. discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Previous experience working in eating disorders and mental health is essential for this post.
The post holder must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered.
For further information, including key responsibilities, please contact Lead Occupational Therapist, Kayleigh Lewton on 0117 9525255.
For your hard work and dedication to Priory, we will offer you a wide range of benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years of service and 30 days after 10 years service)
- Birthday Leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Opportunities to develop and train in a wide variety of care settings
- Support and training from the beginning of your career
- Flexible working
- Supplemented meals
- Access to Employee Assistant programme and other wellness programmes
- Employee benefits scheme (e.g. discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in eating disorders and mental health is essential for this post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in eating disorders and mental health is essential for this post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
