Lead Occupational Therapist - HMP Berwyn
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Lead Occupational Therapist - HMP Berwyn
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
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.
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.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-AHP180-0926-A
Job locations
HMP Berwyn
139 Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Attended short courses relevant to speciality area at Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of supporting student placements
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience with demonstrable experience in related clinical field which equips the post holder to be competent to carry a specialist caseload in specialist area
- Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes
- Experienced supervisor
Desirable
- Broad Band 5 rotational experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Attended short courses relevant to speciality area at Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of supporting student placements
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience with demonstrable experience in related clinical field which equips the post holder to be competent to carry a specialist caseload in specialist area
- Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes
- Experienced supervisor
Desirable
- Broad Band 5 rotational experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
HMP Berwyn
139 Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
HMP Berwyn
139 Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Therapies Clinical Lead
David Spendiff
01978523040
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-AHP180-0926-A
Job locations
HMP Berwyn
139 Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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