Occupational Therapist

NHS; Ayr; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Ayr is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join their compassionate team. The role involves assessing individual needs and developing tailored therapy programs to assist clients with various challenges. Candidates should be qualified and experienced in delivering personalized care and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. This is a key position for supporting client independence and wellbeing in a supportive environment. The role also requires relocating to different sites within Ayrshire.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Occupational Therapist with proven client experience.
• Skilled in comprehensive assessments and intervention plan development.
• Experience in healthcare, schools, or community services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop personalized intervention plans for clients.
• Collaborate with teams and families to improve client outcomes.
• Implement therapeutic activities to enhance functional abilities.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide education to clients and their support networks.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapeutic program implementation

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education and training provision

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Assess and develop personalized intervention plans to support clients with physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers to promote independence and improve daily living skills.
• Implement therapeutic activities and recommend adaptive equipment to enhance clients functional abilities.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provide education and training to clients and their support networks to facilitate long-term wellbeing.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 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.

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.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Job responsibilities

Ayr Clinic Priory is looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist to join the team. This is a full time/37.5role. Ability to commute/relocate to: Ayrshire Area (Ayr, Prestwick, Mauchline) Due to location, driving between our sites is a key part of the role.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist with proven experience working directly with clients to assess their needs and deliver personalized therapy programs. The candidate should be skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing intervention plans, and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and with families to promote positive outcomes.
• Prior experience in settings such as schools, healthcare, or community services is highly desirable.

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.