Lead Occupational Therapist - HMP Berwyn

Main area Therapies Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent: 37.5 hours per week Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
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Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site HMP Berwyn Town Wrexham Salary £58,133 - £65,261 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales .

Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

You will be part of a forward thinking, innovative health care team based in HMP Berwyn; including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, delivering high quality, best practice treatment. The service will consist of a therapy led outreach service providing assessment, advice and guidance.

You will be closely supported and mentored by our Clinical Lead, and this combined with our well-developed appraisal system, in-service training and funding for external clinical courses, you will be provided with an excellent supportive learning environment.

Occupational Therapy in prison is never dull or predictable. On any given day the skills you use may be similar to those you need working in a clinical specialist role, alternatively you may be supporting people to manage their mental health or substance misuse.

This role requires the advanced assessment, planning and delivery of rehabilitation programmes for patients within the offender healthcare setting who may have complex and/or chronic presentation. You will be responsible for determining clinical diagnosis and clinical treatment indicated, and to maintain contemporaneous records as an autonomous practitioner.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be willing to learn and develop.

You will have Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) degree level qualified (or equivalent) with current HCPC registration. Additional to this, you will have proven post-registration experience in the assessment and treatment of inpatients with a variety of occupational therapy needs and general rehabilitation needs along with proven continued professional development.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary,…