Occupational Therapist

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Leyland; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leyland is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to support patient care within a challenging prison environment. The role involves managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and aiding in rehabilitation efforts. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in multi-disciplinary settings. This permanent position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from £43,609 to £49,175, dependent on experience.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Access to onsite gym

Career development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Post registration experience with evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Understanding of clinical governance and health and safety.
• Ability to manage a caseload with varying needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, treatments, and evaluations for patient care.
• Support rehabilitation efforts to improve patient independence.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical governance

Education

Diploma/degree in occupational therapy

Job description

HMP Garth has a capacity of around 800 males and is a category B Prison located in Lancashire. As a Occupational Therapist you have experience working within mental health and managing your own caseload, you will be based within the healthcare department and also be required to work on the prison wing.

Benefits

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

Hours

• Monday - Friday (Flexible on days)
• 18 hours per week
• 8am - 4pm

Responsibilities

• As a Occupational Therapist, your responsibilities will vary.
• 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.
• Working with a caseload of patients with varying difficulties including complete health and social care needs; responding effectively to the changing needs of the patient caseload, managing the sometimes conflicting priorities of prevention of admission and discharge.
• You’ll assess and order equipment as identified by patient need and allocate work to OT assistant or care staff as necessary. Establishing communication networks with other team members, patients and other health and social care agencies, attending joint visits with other professionals as required.

Career Development

• 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

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

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

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment. Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Our Values

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

This position is permanent and you will receive an annual salary between £43,609 - £49,175 per annum which will be pro rota depending on experience.

Support & Development

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 Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.