Lead Occupational Therapist - HMP Berwyn

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, based at HMP Berwyn, seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver advanced rehabilitation in a prison setting. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to assess and plan treatment for patients with complex rehabilitation needs, maintaining clear records as an autonomous practitioner.

The post offers strong professional support, access to ongoing appraisal, in-service training and funding for external clinical courses, with HCPC registration required

Qualifications

• Essential criteria include a Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration is required.
• Attended short courses relevant to speciality area at Masters level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Advanced assessment, planning and delivery of rehabilitation programmes for patients in the offender healthcare setting.
• Determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated; maintain contemporaneous records as autonomous practitioner.
• Contribute to service development and implementing service changes; provide supervision where required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Autonomous practitioner

Education

Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

HCPC Registration

Masters level or equivalent short courses

Job description

Job Overview

You will be part of a forward thinking, innovative health care team based in HMP Berwyn; including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, delivering high quality, best practice treatment. The service will consist of a therapy led outreach service providing assessment, advice and guidance.

You will be closely supported and mentored by our Clinical Lead, and this combined with our well-developed appraisal system, in-service training and funding for external clinical courses, you will be provided with an excellent supportive learning environment.

Occupational Therapy in prison is never dull or predictable. On any given day the skills you use may be similar to those you need working in a clinical specialist role, alternatively you may be supporting people to manage their mental health or substance misuse.

Main duties of the job

This role requires the advanced assessment, planning and delivery of rehabilitation programmes for patients within the offender healthcare setting who may have complex and/or chronic presentation. You will be responsible for determining clinical diagnosis and clinical treatment indicated, and to maintain contemporaneous records as an autonomous practitioner.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be willing to learn and develop.

You will have Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) degree level qualified (or equivalent) with current HCPC registration. Additional to this, you will have proven post-registration experience in the assessment and treatment of inpatients with a variety of occupational therapy needs and general rehabilitation needs along with proven continued professional development.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Attended short courses relevant to speciality area at Masters level or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Experience of supporting student placements

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post graduate experience with demonstrable experience in related clinical field which equips the post holder to be competent to carry a specialist caseload in specialist area
• Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes
• Experienced supervisor

Desirable criteria

• Broad Band 5 rotational experience