# Occupational Therapist - HMP Send PIPE > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist-hmp-send-pipe/51d9ceb1-a506-4cbb-9aa0-5807a9b365bf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist-hmp-send-pipe/51d9ceb1-a506-4cbb-9aa0-5807a9b365bf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £51,657 - £58,785 per annum inc. Fringe HCAS pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T11:21:41.518Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Woking/Central_North_West_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Health_Justice_Services/Health_Justice_Services-v8051814 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8051814?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you a passionate and experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist seeking a fresh and rewarding challenge? Or perhaps you're a Band 6 OT ready to take the next step in your career? If so, we'd love to hear from you! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-disciplinary team within a Psychologically Informed Planned Environment (PIPE). This role is ideal for a practitioner who is passionate about delivering trauma-informed care in a Women's' prison setting and is committed to supporting individuals with complex psychological needs. You will work closely with service users and staff to create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that fosters personal growth, rehabilitation, and relational security. You’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team where reflective practice, relational working, and psychological safety are central to our approach. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative environment, while developing your clinical and leadership skills. The band 7 post is part time at 0.8wte, whilst the preceptorship (the Band 6 post) can be offered at 1.0 wte initially, returning to 0.8 wte once B7 achieved. ### Main duties of the job Work as an independent OT practitioner with women  presenting with complex & challenging needs who reside on the Psychologically Informed Planned Environment units, engaging in the PIPE Outreach service & those where referral to PIPE may be considered. Working within the MDT to provide a comprehensive service to women with personality disorder resident on the PIPE units & to contribute to ensuring the PIPE is a successful environment. Working as part of a team supporting women in their own location, through the PIPE 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 an established Enabling Environment currently & continues to work towards maintaining its 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, encouraging the development of 'surviving & thriving' skills & knowledge. 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 preparation & progression PIPE, including assessment, intervention & evaluation which is underpinned by an evidence base & personal recovery principles. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities. Clinical - 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 individual’s recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines ## Job Details Are you a passionate and experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist seeking a fresh and rewarding challenge? Or perhaps you're a Band 6 OT ready to take the next step in your career? If so, we'd love to hear from you! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-disciplinary team within a Psychologically Informed Planned Environment (PIPE). This role is ideal for a practitioner who is passionate about delivering trauma-informed care in a Women's' prison setting and is committed to supporting individuals with complex psychological needs. You will work closely with service users and staff to create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that fosters personal growth, rehabilitation, and relational security. You’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team where reflective practice, relational working, and psychological safety are central to our approach. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative environment, while developing your clinical and leadership skills. The band 7 post is part time at 0.8wte, whilst the preceptorship (the Band 6 post) can be offered at 1.0 wte initially, returning to 0.8 wte once B7 achieved. ## Job Description Work as an independent OT practitioner with women presenting with complex & challenging needs who reside on the Psychologically Informed Planned Environment units, engaging in the PIPE Outreach service & those where referral to PIPE may be considered. Working within the MDT to provide a comprehensive service to women with personality disorder resident on the PIPE units & to contribute to ensuring the PIPE is a successful environment. Working as part of a team supporting women in their own location, through the PIPE 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 an established Enabling Environment currently & continues to work towards maintaining its 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, encouraging the development of 'surviving & thriving' skills & knowledge. 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 preparation & progression PIPE, including assessment, intervention & evaluation which is underpinned by an evidence base & personal recovery principles. ## Responsibilities Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities. Clinical 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 individual’s recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines ## Person Specification ### 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). ### 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** - - Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment ### 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. - - Risk assessment and management skills - - Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. - - 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 CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health. - - 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. ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - - HPCP Registered Practitioner Occupational Therapist - - Mentorship or supervisor qualification - - Evidence of professional development since registration **Desirable** - - Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc. ### 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 ## Documents - [cnwl values (pdf, 182.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1162) - [cnwl staff charter (pdf, 684.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2868) - [cnwl staff networks (pdf, 320.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1160) - [cnwl reward and wellbeing handbook 2020 (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1773) - [cnwl culture scarf behaviour framework (pdf, 710.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2869) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 200.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10341267) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.