Occupational Therapist

Practice Plus Group; Leyland; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a part-time Occupational Therapist at HMP Wymott in Leyland. You will assess and treat patients, supporting their rehabilitation while managing diverse needs. Candidates should have a degree in occupational therapy, hold HCPC registration, and preferably possess experience in health settings. This role includes flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Access to onsite gym

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Current professional qualification required.
• Evidence of continued professional development is essential.
• Understanding of national standards and health safety regulations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and treatment.
• Support high-quality patient care and rehabilitation.
• Manage changing patient needs and conflicting priorities.

Skills

Diploma/degree in occupational therapy

Post-registration experience

Understanding of multi-disciplinary working

Knowledge of clinical governance

Education

HCPC registered

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 location of the prison. HMP Wymott has a capacity of around 1,100 inmates and a varied and complex population. You will work as part of the team within the healthcare department and will be required to work on the prison wings.

HMP Wymott offers:

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

Hours:

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

Salary:

This position is part‑time; you’ll receive an annual salary between £43,609 – £49,175 per annum FTE, pro‑rata depending on experience.

How will 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

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

Main duties of the job

• 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 changing patient needs and manage conflicting priorities of prevention of admission and discharge.
• 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.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn’t stop there, we also offer:

• 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

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 their 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 to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Wymott Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR268LW

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)