Occupational Therapist

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured access

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join the Therapies team at HMP Berwyn, Wrexham. This locum role offers varied clinical exposure in a category C prison for adult men.

You will work as part of a wider healthcare team, supporting patients with mental and physical health needs and reducing health inequalities within the prison setting.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in UK healthcare system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Therapies team at HMP Berwyn.
• Collaborate with occupational therapy colleagues as part of a wider healthcare team.
• Provide clinical care to prisoners with diverse health needs.

Skills

HCPC registration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• 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.

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.

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.

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