Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Ayr Clinic

Compensation: £26,300 / year

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic

Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based

£26,300

The role holder will require GCSE / O-Levels (A-C)/NAT 5’s (1-3) / Standard Grades or a relevant NVQ2 or equivalent experience.

Based in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is a low secure service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or a personality disorder. We can support people from all over the UK. Lochlea House and Gatehouse are two stepdown services located in Ayrshire which are part of Ayr Clinic also.

Due to location, access to a car is required. Should you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Bronwyn Shields (Lead Occupational Therapist) on 01292 886666

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will support the Occupational Therapist in planning, delivering, and evaluating therapy and care plans that promote patients' mental, emotional, physical, and social well-being. You will work closely with the Occupational Therapist and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help identify patients' occupational needs and support them in achieving their recovery goals. You will encourage and motivate patients to participate in self-care, productive, and recreational activities, helping them to develop independence, build confidence, and engage in meaningful occupations that enhance their overall quality of life.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential

• GCSE / O-Levels (A-C)/NAT 5’s (1-3) / Standard Grades or a relevant NVQ2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Knowledge on or experience working in Occupational Therapy

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.