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Senior Occupational TherapistNHS

Newbury, RG14 7RN Permanent £38,983 to £46,882
Posted 25 September 2026 Closing date 31 December 2026
Newbury Rail Station (1.3 miles, direct) Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) (17.3 miles, direct) Newbury Wharf (1.5 miles, direct)

Job summary

In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions tailored to the individual needs of patients.
  • Develop, implement and review person-centred treatment plans, supporting patients to achieve meaningful goals and improve daily functioning.
  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to assessments, care planning, risk management and clinical decision-making.
  • Provide clinical leadership and support to junior occupational therapists, students and other members of the therapy team.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure all practice is delivered in line with professional standards, Priory policies and best practice guidelines.

Job description

Priory Hospital Newbury

Salary £38,983- £46,882 depending on experience

Full Time/ 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Newbury, located Berkshire, is a level 2 rehabilitation service which supports male adults with mental health needs, who are working towards a life back in the community. We also provide an acute service, for local male and female patients who are in crisis and require a short admission for support.

We are well-placed to accept patients who need higher levels of care and intensive therapeutic support, as well as those stepping down in acuity.

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.

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.

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