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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.

• 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.

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

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

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.

• 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

• 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)

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.