Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Location: Ayr Clinic
Compensation: £36,454 / year
Description
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. The position requires the ability to commute or relocate to the Ayrshire area (Ayr, Prestwick, Mauchline). Due to the location, driving between our sites is a key part of the role.
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 step‑down services located in Ayrshire that are part of Ayr Clinic.
What you’ll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team 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.
- Supports the lead OT in coordinating 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 patient's 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.
What you’ll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
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 (RCOT).
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 day of annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as 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.
