Occupational Therapist

Priory Group; Ayr; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Glasgow is seeking a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join our team. The role covers inpatient mental health services with travel between Ayrshire sites (Ayr, Prestwick, Mauchline).

You will coordinate and deliver OT treatment plans, assess referrals, prioritise patient needs, and supervise junior staff. The post requires a Diploma in OT and HCPC registration, with experience in inpatient settings being beneficial.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and eligible to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Diploma in Occupational Therapy or MSc/Postgraduate pre-registration in OT.
• Experience in mental health inpatient settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver individual occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Assess referrals, prioritise patient needs, deliver interventions, and maintain accurate patient records.
• Supervise and support junior staff to ensure effective service delivery.

Education

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Priory Hospital Glasgow

£31,249 to £38,080 | Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Glasgow has an opportunity for a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join our team. Ability to commute/relocate to:

• Ayrshire Area (Ayr, Prestwick, Mauchline)


• Due to location, driving between our sites is a key part of the role.

Priory Hospital Glasgow is a specialist inpatient treatment centre providing support for mental health conditions and addictions, including depression treatment, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local train stations nearby and easy access from Glasgow city centre, as well as motorway links

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver individual occupational therapy treatment plans.


• Assess referrals, prioritise patient needs, deliver interventions, and maintain accurate patient records.


• Supervise and support junior staff to ensure effective service delivery.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role – Occupational Therapist

Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree (including honours degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Master’s pre-registration qualification in Occupational Therapy)

The following experience would be beneficial: Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial