About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join Connects specialist inpatient team at Ward 6 Newsam as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
We are keen to hear from candidates who have a genuine interest and empathy in working with individuals with eating disorders and associated complex needs. Previous experience of working with this client group in an adult or CAMHS Service would be welcomed.
We are keen to hear from people who are also passionate about service development and improving occupational therapy pathways to further improve quality care of patients.
You will be able to access various CPD opportunities specific to your development as an Occupational Therapist. This will be supported through the trusts supervision and appraisal systems as well as via the AHP Clinical Lead of the Connect service.
Specific training will be provided were necessary.
If you feel you are seeking a new challenge, feel passionate about supporting patients and their families on a journey of recovery, keen to learn new skills and share new experiences, then do contact the service for more information.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients offering specific OT assessments and interventions supporting on the ward as well as supporting integration back into patients' local community. Focus will be placed on assessing patients' occupational needs through use of MOHO assessments. You will also have opportunities to utilise sensory assessment and approaches to support patients on the ward.
As part of your role, you will be involved in supporting and leading on discharge planning from the ward. This will be focused on transition of care to the occupational therapy team and the AHP associates within the Connect community service.
You will be expected to offer clinical supervision to junior members of the team and support the allied health professional assistant to manage their time and role between yourself and the dietitian.
Patient meal support.
Functional group work.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job description Job responsibilities
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]
Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised OT qualification & registered with the HCPC
Skills Essential
Familiar with undertaking assessments & group work.
Experience Essential
Experience of providing clinical supervision and the appraisal process.
Knowledge Essential
Has knowledge/interest in patient group.
Values Essential
Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue. Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help. Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.
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.
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 Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Newsam Centre
Leeds
LS14 6UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)