In 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 policies
Deliver
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.
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health team at HMP Thameside, a
category B Mens Prison located in Thamesmead, London.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
Hours
The working hours are: Monday to Friday - 9.00 to 17.00
This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary up to
£50,400
per annum - 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.
As an Occupational Therapist, your responsibilities will vary. You will
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:
In 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 policies
Deliver
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.
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health team at HMP Thameside, a
category B Mens Prison located in Thamesmead, London.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
Hours
The working hours are: Monday to Friday - 9.00 to 17.00
This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary up to
£50,400
per annum - 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.
As an Occupational Therapist, your responsibilities will vary. You will
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: