Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health team team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C Prison located in outskirts of Lancaster, Lancashire.
HMP Lancaster Farm consists of 550 males. As a Occupational Therapist, you will work within the mental health team working closely together seeing patients in the healthcare department, you will also be required to work on the prison wings.- Onsite Parking
- Training development opportunities
- Access to gym
Hours:
- Monday - Friday
- 22.5 hours per week
- Hours to cover 8am - 4pm
Salary:
This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 - £49,175 per annum FTE - depending on experience, this will be pro rota
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.
Main duties of the job
As 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 us
The 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.
- 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.
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Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£43,609 to £49,175 a year Between £43,609 - £49,175 FTE, this will be pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
13307
Job locations
HMP Lancaster Farms
Stone Row Head
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3QZ
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Lancaster Farms
Stone Row Head
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3QZ
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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