Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Community Transformation Groupwork
- Gradd
- 5
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 173-51926-COMM
- Cyflogwr
- Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Community Transformation Groupwork
- Tref
- Leeds
- Cyflog
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 04/10/2026 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 22/10/2026
Teitl cyflogwr
Occupational Therapist & Groupwork Practitioner
5
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist has arisen within the Community Transformation Therapies - Group Work Team; employed by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Community Transformation Programme, Leeds, aims to support the national priority of increasing access to psychological therapy, psychologically informed care and reducing inequality. As part of supporting service user recovery an innovative groupwork programme is being provided.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to become part of the group work team. Successful applicants will co-facilitate a range of psychoeducational, skills based & therapeutic groups with adults experiencing emotional distress across Leeds. Previous experience of group work, a good working knowledge of group process and or training in a structured group model are all highly desirable but not essential as training will be given. This role is full time and currently the post holder will split their time between the group work team and the Journey Programme hosted within EMERGE Leeds.
This post will be based flexibly across several community venues with the option to work from home for a portion of the week.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The role will be varied but will include:
- Triage, screening & assessment of service users for group work.
- Co-facilitating a range of therapeutic groups.
- Relevant individual work with users of the community transformation therapies service.
- Attending relevant training.
- Engaging in regular clinical supervision/consultation group.
- Working in partnership with other organisations across the city.
- Developing materials and resources.
- Project work.
- Contributing to evaluation of the interventions.
- Using multiple Electronic Patient Record Platforms.
- Deliver training
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
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 you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Have masters, degree or diploma level of Occupational Therapy qualification and registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship in working with people with complex mental health / psychological difficulties, and the skills to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships.
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health / psychological difficulties or evidence of transferrable experience from working with other groups.
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of and the ability to provide holistic occupational therapy in both individual and group contexts
Values
Meini prawf dymunol
- 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.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
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