Occupational Therapist

NHS

  • York
  • £47,466 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 12 days ago
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to join our Primary Care team at HMP Millsike, a category C Prison located in Full Sutton, East Yorkshire. HMP Millsike is a newly built prison with an operational capacity of 1500 places. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a new healthcare team from the inception of a brand new prison site.In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.HoursMonday to Friday - 08:30 - 16:30 This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week and flexible working hours can be considered.SalaryYoull receive an annual salary up to £47,466 per annum FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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 jobAs a Occupational Therapist, your responsibilities will vary. You will
  • 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.
  • Working with a caseload of patients with varying difficulties including complete health and social care needs; responding effectively to the changing needs of the patient caseload, managing the sometimes conflicting priorities of prevention of admission and discharge.
  • Youll assess and order equipment as identified by patient need and allocate work to OT assistant or care staff as necessary. Establishing 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 in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for 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 usThe 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. Requirements
  • 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.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience Up to £47,466 per annum FTEContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number12498Job locationsMoor LaneFull SuttonYorkYorkshireYO41 1FZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIn this role you will be responsible for the provision of occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation. You will provide visible and professional support to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and rehabilitation aimed at improving or maintaining independence. Working with a caseload of patients with varying difficulties including complete health and social care needs; responding effectively to the changing needs of the patient caseload, managing the sometimes conflicting priorities of prevention of admission and discharge. Youll assess and order equipment as identified by patient need and allocate work to OT assistant or care staff as necessary. Establishing communication networks with other team members, patients and other health and social care agencies, attending joint visits with other professionals as required.As an occupational therapist working with Practice Plus Group you will:Provide Outstanding evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will provide treatment for patients with complex, severe and enduring needs. Ensuring written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Practice Plus Group policiesDeliver Non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries. You will implement occupational therapy interventions, provide baseline assessment of patients level of functioning and identify care planning issues to devise realistic and appropriate treatments plans. Arranging/attending case conferences as appropriate to patient need.Inspire Excellence in your colleagues working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team and prison colleagues recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will forge strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.Promote Best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.Share Knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care supporting your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job. Ensuring all equipment provision is fit for purpose and patient/team members are aware of the instructions for safe use. Applying a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide advice to users/carers as appropriate. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesIn this role you will be responsible for the provision of occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation. You will provide visible and professional support to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and rehabilitation aimed at improving or maintaining independence. Working with a caseload of patients with varying difficulties including complete health and social care needs; responding effectively to the changing needs of the patient caseload, managing the sometimes conflicting priorities of prevention of admission and discharge. Youll assess and order equipment as identified by patient need and allocate work to OT assistant or care staff as necessary. Establishing communication networks with other team members, patients and other health and social care agencies, attending joint visits with other professionals as required.As an occupational therapist working with Practice Plus Group you will:Provide Outstanding evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will provide treatment for patients with complex, severe and enduring needs. Ensuring written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Practice Plus Group policiesDeliver Non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries. You will implement occupational therapy interventions, provide baseline assessment of patients level of functioning and identify care planning issues to devise realistic and appropriate treatments plans. Arranging/attending case conferences as appropriate to patient need.Inspire Excellence in your colleagues working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team and prison colleagues recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will forge strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.Promote Best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.Share Knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care supporting your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job. Ensuring all equipment provision is fit for purpose and patient/team members are aware of the instructions for safe use. Applying a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide advice to users/carers as appropriate.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
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