Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a part‑time Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a Category C prison located on the outskirts of Lancaster, Lancashire.
HMP Lancaster Farms consists of 550 male inmates. As an Occupational Therapist you will work within the mental health team, seeing patients in the healthcare department and also on the prison wings.
Hours:
* Monday – Friday
* 22.5 hours per week
* Hours to cover 8 am‑4 pm
Salary:
Part‑time; annual salary up to £43,609 – £49,175 per annum FTE, depending on experience, pro‑rata.
Benefits
* On‑site parking
* Training and development opportunities
* Access to gym
* 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
How 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
Main duties
* Provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation.
* Support high‑quality patient care and rehabilitation aimed at improving or maintaining independence.
* Manage a caseload of patients with varying difficulties, respond to changing needs, and balance prevention of admission and discharge priorities.
* Assess and order equipment as identified by patient need and allocate work to OT assistants or care staff as necessary; establish communication networks with other team members, patients and other health and social care agencies; attend joint visits with other professionals as required.
Qualifications
* Diploma or degree in occupational therapy with current professional qualification (HCPC).
* Post‑registration experience and evidence of continued professional development.
* Understanding of the complexities of multidisciplinary and multi‑agency working.
* Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards.
* Experience in hospital, community or prison environment is desirable.
Eligibility and checks
* Legal right to work in the UK.
* Offers of employment subject to additional vetting and security checks.
* Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously CRB) will be required for criminal convictions check.
* Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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 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 be treated.
* We act with integrity.
* We embrace diversity.
* We strive to do things better together.
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Employer details
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Lancaster Farms
Stone Row Head
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3QZ
Employer website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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