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Priory Ayr Clinic is looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist to join the team. This is a full time/37.5 role. Ability to commute/relocate to: Ayrshire Area (Ayr, Prestwick, Mauchline). Due to 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 stepdown services located in Ayrshire which are part of Ayr Clinic also.
What you’ll be doing
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 personalised 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.
What you’ll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist with proven experience working directly with clients to assess their needs and deliver personalised therapy programmes. 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.
What we will give you in return
* Subsidised meals
* 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
* Sponsored professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* 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.
About Priory
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader‑Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan‑European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focused on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data‑driven care.
Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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