Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a part-time Occupational Therapist to join their Mental Health team at HMP Lancaster Farms in the United Kingdom. This role involves delivering occupational therapy assessments and treatments, ensuring high-quality care, and working with patients with diverse needs. The position requires a diploma/degree in occupational therapy, along with relevant professional qualifications. The salary ranges from £43,609 to £49,175 per annum, pro-rata, based on experience. There are many professional development opportunities and benefits associated with this role.

Benefits

On-site parking

Training development opportunities

Access to gym

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Current HCPC professional qualification required.
• Post-registration experience and evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience in a hospital or community environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment.
• Support high-quality patient care and rehabilitation.
• Manage patient caseload with changing needs.

Skills

Occupational therapy assessment

Patient care

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/degree in occupational therapy

Job description

About The Role

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 in the outskirts of Lancaster, Lancashire. HMP Lancaster Farm consists of 550 males.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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 needs, managing 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.

Hours

• Monday – Friday
• 22.5 hours per week
• Hours to cover 8 am – 4 pm

Salary

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

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

Benefits

• On‑site parking
• Training 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

Legal & Security

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.

What We'll Look For

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re 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.

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

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma/degree in occupational therapy with current professional qualification (HCPC)
• Post‑registration experience and evidence of continual 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
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment (not essential but ideal)

About Practice Plus Group

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.