Occupational Therapist

NHS Jobs; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Environmental allowance

Résumé du poste

The Occupational Therapist position with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is based in a secure custodial environment, delivering occupational therapy within both physical and mental health pathways and promoting independence, self-care and meaningful activity under prison procedures.

You will work as part of a 24‑hour integrated healthcare service, support transitions between prison wings and community services on release, and contribute to reducing health inequalities

Description du poste

The Occupational Therapist will play a unique role in addressing the impact of incarceration on health, wellbeing, and occupational functioning. Through specialist assessment and intervention, the postholder will support rehabilitation, recovery, social inclusion, and resettlement, enabling individuals to develop the skills and confidence required to lead healthier, more independent lives both in custody and upon release. The role contributes directly to reducing health inequalities, improving patient outcomes, supporting prison safety, and reducing the risk of reoffending through meaningful occupational engagement. Deliver occupational therapy services within a secure custodial environment, ensuring practice is aligned with prison security procedures and operational requirements. Develop interventions that promote independence, self-care, daily living skills, emotional wellbeing, and meaningful activity within the constraints of the prison setting. Undertake environmental and functional assessments to identify barriers to participation and advise on reasonable adjustments for prisoners with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Promote equality of access to health, wellbeing, educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities within the prison environment. Work as part of a 24-hour integrated healthcare service, contributing specialist occupational therapy expertise to both physical and mental health pathways. Support individuals transitioning between prison wings, secure settings, healthcare units, and community services on release, ensuring continuity of care and rehabilitation planning. For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification.

£39,959 - £48,117 plus Environmental Allowance of £1542 per annum

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust