Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.