Occupational Therapist - HMP High Down
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5PJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£45,953 to £62,652
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
Are you a passionate and experiencedBand 7 Occupational Therapistseeking a fresh and rewarding challenge? Or perhaps you're aBand 6 OTready to take th...
Work as an independent OT practitioner with men presenting with complex & challenging needs who reside on thePsychologicallyInformedPlannedEnvironment units, engaging in the PIPE Outreach service & those where referral to OPD services may be considered.
Working within the MDT to provide a comprehensive service to men with learning disabilities and personality disorder resident on the PIPE unit& to contribute to ensuring the PIPE is a successful environment. Working as part of a team supporting men on normal location in High Down, through the OPD Outreach service.
Lead on the planning & delivery of enrichment activities & a therapeutic social setting & to an Enabling Environment as defined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The Progression PIPE is working towards the Enabling Environment award currently, and this role is key in developing the environment to achieve the award.
Work with the wider OPD Pathway to integrate careful selection of assessment tools & interventions with personal recovery principles which will engage individuals in activities & occupation.
Apply a high level of understanding of the impact of mental & physical health conditions; providing training & advice on lifestyle changes & adaptations.
Work with the Clinical Lead to continue to develop & deliver a comprehensive OT Service within a learning disability progression PIPE, including assessment, intervention & evaluation which is underpinned by an evidence base & personal recovery principles.
Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities.
- To provide specialist, culturally appropriate, evidence based occupational therapy assessments for individuals within the prison setting in order to establish and meet their occupational needs.To select and use validated standardised assessment tools routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments.
- To apply clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches.
- To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work approaches with prisoners within the PIPE unit
- To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles.
- To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions against clear aims, objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals.
- To work collaboratively with all professionals within the PIPE unit in developing care plans and risk assessments for prisoners.
- To support individuals to develop skills and knowledge; and engage with community partner agencies, to facilitate successful transitions from the prison environment to the community.
- To proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied. To ensure maximum risk tolerance facilitates the individuals recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:
- Monthly supervision
- Annual personal development plans/appraisals
- Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.
Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:
- Preceptorship Programme
- Support and guidance with Revalidation
- Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies
Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:
- Health and wellbeing services
- Season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Relocation package*subject to meeting criteria*
The trust alsovalues its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.
All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.
Education & Qualifications
Essential: - oHPCP Registered Practitioner Occupational Therapist; - oMentorship or supervisor qualification; - oEvidence of professional development since registration
Desirable: - oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team
- Experience of working with complex clients
- Experience of running a group program
- Experience of leading and /or developing a service/ component of a service
Desirable: - oExperience of working in a Prison or forensic environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Risk assessment and management skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.
Other
Essential
- To conduct self in accordance with relevant code of conduct and practice for registration
- Full clearance via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and ability to achieve enhanced Prison Clearance (vetting).
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service.
- Able to accept constructive feedback.
- Able to ask for support where required.
- Compassionate & non-judgmental approach
- Flexible
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Expert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process
- Excellent IT skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate.
- To use supervision positively and effectively.
- Proven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience.
- Effective time management.
- Knowledge of the needs and rights of patients.
- Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks
- Problem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
- Knowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
30 September 2026
Last checked
2 October 2026
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