Description
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our supportive Health & Justice team across the Surrey Prisons Cluster. As an Occupational Therapist, you will oversee the development and implementation of occupational therapy within the mental health services in your location(s) of work. You will manage a caseload of patients in prison with complex, severe, and enduring mental health needs, providing interventions that support and promote improved health.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist OT clinical knowledge in the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of people within prison
- Carry out mental health and risk assessments for a caseload of service users
- Work autonomously, providing clinical professional judgement in clinical cases
- Contribute to the development of specialist individual and group programs
- Select and use validated, evidence-based standardized assessment tools
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions
- Facilitate smooth transitions for service users between prisons and different service settings
- Support service users and colleagues in ensuring care plans are developed in partnership with service users
- Provide care that is culturally appropriate and sensitive
- Proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment and risk management strategies are applied
- Be aware of and sensitive to safeguarding needs at all times
- Facilitate the development of, and work within, clinical pathways and protocols
- Provide specialist OT input into the Neurodiverse pathway
About us
- At CNWL, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing, development, and career progression
- You'll benefit from regular supervision, personalized development plans, specialist training opportunities, preceptorship programs, and revalidation support
- We value and celebrate our staff through initiatives such as our Hidden Gem Awards and annual staff recognition events
- You and your family can access over 1,400 discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, and dining, alongside free online learning resources
Benefits
- Free onsite parking and complimentary access to leisure facilities
- Regular supervision and personalized development plans
- Specialist training opportunities and preceptorship programs
- Revalidation support and appraisal systems
- Access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services