About The Role
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Primary Care team at HMP Belmarsh, a
Category A
prison located in Woolwich. Belmarsh is a Category A High security male prison based in Woolwich in South East London. It houses 792 patients and has 48 single cells. Hours Monday - Friday (either 0900 - 1730 or 0800 - 1630) 37.5 hours per week. Salary This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £53,172 per 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. What you'll be doing As an 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. Work 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. 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. 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 doesn’t 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 What we’ll look for in you 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. 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 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Minimum 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 A non-judgmental and compassionate approach Excellent communication and assessment skills Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards 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.
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Category A
prison located in Woolwich. Belmarsh is a Category A High security male prison based in Woolwich in South East London. It houses 792 patients and has 48 single cells. Hours Monday - Friday (either 0900 - 1730 or 0800 - 1630) 37.5 hours per week. Salary This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £53,172 per 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. What you'll be doing As an 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. Work 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. 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. 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 doesn’t 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 What we’ll look for in you 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. 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 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Minimum 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 A non-judgmental and compassionate approach Excellent communication and assessment skills Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards 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.
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