Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is offering a part-time Occupational Therapist position in Leyland. This role involves assessing and providing treatment in a challenging environment. Applicants should have a relevant occupational therapy qualification and experience in multi-disciplinary settings. Benefits include onsite parking and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Access to onsite gym

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in occupational therapy with current professional qualification (HCPC).
• Experience with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Post registration experience and evidence of Continued Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation.
• Provide professional support for high quality patient care.
• Assess and order equipment as identified by patient need.

Skills

Diploma/degree in occupational therapy

Understanding of clinical governance

Post registration experience

Experience in a hospital or community environment

Education

Current professional qualification (HCPC)

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting part time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health team at HMP Wymott, a Category C male prison located in Leyland. Ideally a car driver is required due to the prison location.

HMP Wymott has a population of around 1,100 and is varied and complex.

Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 18.75 hours per week
• 8am to 4pm
• Flexible on working days

Salary

This position is a part time role, you will receive an annual salary between £43,609 and £49,175 per annum FTE, pro rata, depending on experience.

Support

• 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

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in occupational therapy with current professional qualification (HCPC)
• Post registration experience and evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment (ideal but not essential)

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the provision of occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation.
• Provide visible and professional support to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and rehabilitation aimed at improving or maintaining independence.
• Work with a caseload of patients with varying difficulties including complete health and social care needs; respond effectively to the changing needs of the patient caseload, managing the sometimes conflicting priorities of prevention of admission and discharge.
• You will assess and order equipment as identified by patient need and allocate work to OT assistant or care staff as necessary. Establish communication networks with other team members, patients and other health and social care agencies, attending joint visits with other professionals as required.

Benefits

• Onsite parking
• Access to onsite gym
• Careers and development opportunities