Occupational Therapy Assistant

Final date to receive applications: 19 October 2026

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Solihull

Compensation: £26,300 / month

Priory Hospital Solihull
Salary - £26,300
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, fixed-term for 9 months.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. Working on site 5 days out of 7.

This role is ideal for anyone interested in developing their knowledge and experience in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and mental health rehabilitation. The successful candidate will be joining a highly supportive and experienced therapy team, including qualified Occupational Therapists (OTs), OTAs, Activity Coordinators, Assistant Psychologists, and Consultant Psychologists. There will also be significant opportunities to gain valuable experience working across the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and contributing to patient recovery journeys.

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting OTs in delivering individual and group therapeutic interventions that promote independent living, social inclusion, wellbeing, and recovery.
• Assisting patients to develop daily living, cognitive, social, financial, and coping skills.
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting patient progress and engagement with interventions.
• Contributing to risk assessments, care planning, and MDT discussions.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

At Solihull, we are passionate about delivering creative, evidence-based therapies that meaningfully involve patients in their care and support positive recovery outcomes. We are incredibly proud that we recently achieved an Outstanding CQC rating and that our team has won the Celebrating Diversity Award at the National Lived Experience Awards. We are looking for someone who shares this enthusiasm and wants to make a difference as part of a collaborative and innovative team.

Essential for the role

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.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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.