Occupational Therapist

Medacs Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team at HMP Berwyn. This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly within a supportive environment, catering to varied health needs in a prison setting. Essential qualifications include HCPC registration and a UK-recognised diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Full-time hours

Access to mental health support

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Online CPD training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of relevant experience, ideally within the UK healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Work with a range of clinical presentations, including mental and physical health.
• Embed change and a shared culture with HMP and the probation service.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in UK healthcare

Knowledge of mental and physical health

Education

UK-recognised occupational therapy diploma/degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist - HMP Berwyn

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: HMP Berwyn, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Bridge Rd N, Wrexham LL13 9QE

Contract Type: Locum

Salary: 22 - 27 per hour

Are you looking for diversity, flexibility, challenge and the opportunity to move your career forward to provide modern healthcare in prison?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the Therapies team here at HMP Berwyn, a category C prison for adult men with a range of varied health needs. This is a great opportunity to embed change and embed a shared culture with HMP and the probation service.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is motivated to work with a range of clinical presentations, including mental and physical health, as learning disability and substance misuse and who is passionate in sharing the benefits of Occupational Therapy. They will work alongside Occupational Therapy colleagues as part of a wider healthcare team and be well supported within the role. The successful candidate will have a degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and an interest in working in the prison setting to reduce the impact of health inequalities.

If you have the passion, vision and ability to make a difference and help move our services forward, getting the best out of your colleagues and team, we'd like to hear from you today!

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist with:

• HCPC registration.
• UK-recognised occupational therapy diploma/degree.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience, ideally within the UK healthcare system.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate: 22 - 27 per hour.
• Full-time hours (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday).
• Access to Health Assured (mental health and wellbeing support).
• First access to shifts with the ability to block book shifts in advance.
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and online CPD training opportunities

Why Choose Us:

We are a friendly and approachable team committed to finding you locum roles to ensure you enjoy both your work life and your home life. We offer 24/7 support for all our clinicians - we are always here when you need us most.

If you are a highly skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist seeking a locum role with a prestigious cancer centre, apply today!

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.