Occupational Therapist

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a part-time Occupational Therapist to join their Mental Health team at a prison in Lancaster, UK. The role includes patient assessments, managing caseloads, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a relevant occupational therapy qualification and experience in similar environments is a plus. The position offers competitive salary and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

On-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Access to gym

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience and evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience in hospital, community or prison environment is desirable.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation.
• Support high-quality patient care and rehabilitation.
• Manage a caseload of patients with varying difficulties.
• Assess and order equipment as needed.

Skills

Occupational therapy assessment

Patient care and rehabilitation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance understanding

Education

Diploma or degree in occupational therapy

HCPC professional qualification

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a part‑time Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a Category C prison located on the outskirts of Lancaster, Lancashire.

HMP Lancaster Farms consists of 550 male inmates. As an Occupational Therapist you will work within the mental health team, seeing patients in the healthcare department and also on the prison wings.

<>Hours:

• Monday – Friday
• 22.5 hours per week
• Hours to cover 8 am‑4 pm

Salary:

Part‑time; annual salary up to £43,609 – £49,175 per annum FTE, depending on experience, pro‑rata.

Benefits

• On‑site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to gym
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Main duties

• Provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation.
• Support high‑quality patient care and rehabilitation aimed at improving or maintaining independence.
• Manage a caseload of patients with varying difficulties, respond to changing needs, and balance prevention of admission and discharge priorities.
• Assess and order equipment as identified by patient need and allocate work to OT assistants or care staff as necessary; establish communication networks with other team members, patients and other health and social care agencies; attend joint visits with other professionals as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in occupational therapy with current professional qualification (HCPC).
• Post‑registration experience and evidence of continued professional development.
• Understanding of the complexities of multidisciplinary and multi‑agency working.
• Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards.
• Experience in hospital, community or prison environment is desirable.

Eligibility and checks

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Offers of employment subject to additional vetting and security checks.
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously CRB) will be required for criminal convictions check.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like be treated.
• We act with integrity.
• We embrace diversity.
• We strive to do things better together.

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Address

HMP Lancaster Farms
Stone Row Head
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3QZ

Employer website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/