Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department:

Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Cheadle Royal

Compensation:

£26,300 / year

Priory Hospital Cheadle is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Bespoke Therapy Placement, delivering dedicated, specialist one-to-one care to a patient on the ward, with a highly personalised approach tailored to their individual needs.


£26,300


Full Time – 37.5 Hours



Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.

You will join the team on our bespoke therapy placement. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

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  Able to effectively and accurately update clinical records and computerised information systems as directed by the Occupational Therapist in a timely manner.
  
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  Record and report patient’s involvement in 1:1 and groups. Ensuring any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and documented in an appropriate manner.
  
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  Having compassion for the patients and their situation.
  

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role – OT Assistant


Candidates must have GCSEs or O-Levels (grades A–C), a relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification, or equivalent practical experience.



The following experience would be beneficial


This is an entry-level role; however, prior experience working in a health and social care setting is beneficial

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.

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  Enhanced maternity pay
  
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  Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
  
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  Contributory pension scheme
  
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  Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
  
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  Access to development opportunities
  
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  Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
  
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  Leadership & management development
  
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  Long service award
  
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  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.