Occupational Therapist- Part-Time

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Join our Primary Care team as an Occupational Therapist at HMP Belmarsh, a category A prison in London. This part-time position offers the chance to make a difference in the lives of patients with complex healthcare needs and grow in a supportive environment. Applicants should have the necessary qualifications and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Bespoke induction and training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Post-registration experience required.
• Understanding of clinical governance and multi-disciplinary work.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver care and therapeutic interventions.
• Review care and therapy interventions.
• Establish communication networks with health and social care agencies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapeutic interventions

Communication

Education

Diploma/degree in occupational therapy

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist (part-time)to join ourPrimary Careteam atHMP Belmarsh name, acategory APrison located inThameside, London.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist (part-time)to join ourPrimary Careteam atHMP Belmarsh name, acategory APrison located inThameside, London.

HMP Belmarsh is a male, maximum security prison that has a capacity for 910 inmates. Healthcare at HMP Belmarsh includes, Dentists, Primary Care, Mental Health, Substance abuse and Pharmacy.

Hours

18.75- 2 days

Salary

This position isfull time,youll receive an annual salary up to £53,172per annum FTE - 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As aOccupational Therapist,your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Assess, plan, and deliver care and therapeutic interventions to patients with complex and/or unstable health care needs.
• Review care and therapy interventions
• 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 incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor development and learning.

It doesnt 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. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• 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 youre 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist (part-time)to join ourPrimary Careteam atHMP Belmarsh name, acategory APrison located inThameside, London.

HMP Belmarsh is a male, maximum security prison that has a capacity for 910 inmates. Healthcare at HMP Belmarsh includes, Dentists, Primary Care, Mental Health, Substance abuse and Pharmacy.

Hours

18.75- 2 days

Salary

This position isfull time,youll receive an annual salary up to £53,172per annum FTE - 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As seen on job description

Desirable

• As seen on job description

Experience

Essential

• As seen on job description

Desirable

• As seen on job description

Additional Criteria

Essential

• As seen on job description

Desirable

• As seen on job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

HMP Belmarsh

Western Way

London

SE28 0EB

Employer's website

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

Depending on experienceUp to £53172 - Depending on Experience