Senior Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their team in Ayr, Ayrshire. This full-time role involves supporting treatment plans and assessing patient needs. Candidates must have a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant experience. The position is crucial for delivering quality patient care and requires effective communication and collaboration within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified member of staff in Occupational Therapy required.
• Accredited by HCPC and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Support lead OT in coordinating treatment plans for patients.
• Assist with patient assessments to plan appropriate interventions.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to service performance.

Skills

Occupational Therapy experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Honours Degree or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy

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 patientFLASH care plans, 공연 routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Supports the lead OT in co‑ordinating the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patients rehabilitation / progress.
• Leads in a specific area with some responsibility for service and team performance; creative problem solver; supervises staff/students; consistently undertakes self‑development.
• Ensures the effective and efficient management of junior staff.

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, Prader‑Willi 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

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

Requirements

• The role holder will require prior exposure to working within an Occupational Therapy setting as a qualified member of staff.
• Qualification/Membership Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Degree, Honours Degree or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy and accreditation by the HCPC A member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapist.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Konstruktion) 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.