Occupational Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B18 4AS
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	17 Nov 2026

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Summary

The Occupational Therapist will play a unique role in addressing the impact of incarceration on health, wellbeing, and occupational functioning. Through specialist assessment and intervention, the postholder will support rehabilitation, recovery, social inclusion, and resettlement, enabling individuals to develop the skills and confidence required to lead healthier, more independent lives both in custody and upon release. The role contributes directly to reducing health inequalities, improving patient outcomes, supporting prison safety, and reducing the risk of reoffending through meaningful occupational engagement. Deliver occupational therapy services within a secure custodial environment, ensuring practice is aligned with prison security procedures and operational requirements. Develop interventions that promote independence, self-care, daily living skills, emotional wellbeing, and meaningful activity within the constraints of the prison setting. Undertake environmental and functional assessments to identify barriers to participation and advise on reasonable adjustments for prisoners with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Promote equality of access to health, wellbeing, educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities within the prison environment. Work as part of a 24-hour integrated healthcare service, contributing specialist occupational therapy expertise to both physical and mental health pathways. Support individuals transitioning between prison wings, secure settings, healthcare units, and community services on release, ensuring continuity of care and rehabilitation planning. For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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