Priory
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Location: Priory Hospital North London
Compensation: £18,585 / year
Description
Priory Hospital North London
Salary: £26,300 pro rata £18,585
Part Time/ 26.5 Hours
Priory Hospital North London has an opportunity for a Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team.
Located in London, in a peaceful and secluded part of Southgate, Priory Hospital North London is set within a striking Grade I listed building, overlooking beautiful parklands.
It's one of the UK’s leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
What you'll be doing
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.
- Support delivery of person-centred care: Assist registered Occupational Therapists to implement individual treatment plans, helping patients build/rebuild daily living, social, and life skills to improve independence and wellbeing.
- Deliver therapeutic activities: Help prepare, run, and support both one-to-one and group sessions tailored to mental health, addiction, or rehabilitation needs, encouraging engagement and confidence.
- Observe, record, and report: Monitor patient progress, behaviour, and participation; maintain accurate clinical records; and promptly share concerns or changes with the OT and wider multidisciplinary team.
- Assist with assessments and set-up: Help prepare for functional assessments, organise therapy resources/equipment, and support patients to settle in and understand their care journey.
- Work as part of a collaborative team: Contribute to safe, compassionate care alongside nurses, therapists, and clinical staff, following Priory policies, safeguarding, and confidentiality standards.
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What you'll bring to the role
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
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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.
- Healthcare benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- 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.
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