Mental Health Occupational Therapist (Private Practice) – Located In Ayr, Scotland

Location: Ayr, Scotland

Contract Type: Full-time locum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm)

Salary: Competitive (umb or Ltd)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Long Term

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Mental Health team. This is a full-time position offering a varied and rewarding caseload, working across a range of specialties including:

• Personality Disorders (PD)

• Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)

• Bipolar Disorder

• Psychosis

• Brain Trauma

• Learning Disabilities (LD)

You will play a vital role in supporting service users to develop independence, enhance their quality of life, and achieve meaningful recovery goals through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the occupational needs of clients and develop person-centred treatment plans.

• Provide individual and group interventions focusing on recovery, function, and wellbeing.

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and support staff.

• Contribute to care planning, risk assessment, and discharge planning.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.

About You

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist (essential).

• Experience within a mental health setting (community or inpatient).

• Strong communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.

• Compassionate, resilient, and committed to promoting recovery and independence.

• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work autonomously within a supportive team.

What We Offer

• Supportive supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD).

• Access to regular reflective practice and training.

• Flexible working within core hours (9–5, Monday to Friday).

• A diverse and inclusive team environment where your wellbeing is valued.

To apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [Insert Email/Link] or apply directly via [Insert Platform].