An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time senior Occupational Therapist to join an established dynamic Occupational Therapy team working on ward 4, male acute ward at the Becklin Centre. This is to provide maternity cover and is a temporary contract. You will be working alongside a band 5 occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant and an activity coordinator to deliver person-centred assessments, interventions and meaningful activities to the 22 males on the ward.

You will be supported in your personal and professional development via clinical supervision, training and other Continuing Professional Development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The ward offers assessment and treatment to men aged 18 and over with complex mental health presentations. The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and discharge planning they will utilise the Model of Human Occupation framework to inform the overall assessment and recovery of those within the service, as well as contributing towards on-going service development within the Occupational Therapy team. It is essential that the post holder has experience of working in an acute mental health setting.

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 (LYPFT pays 20.6% into your scheme each year), 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 organisations such as Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Bank-only workers can choose the hours they want to work and will have the opportunity to gain additional experience, keep skills up to date, develop new ones and earn extra money without having to commit to a permanent role. For an informal discussion or more information please contact the team bankstaffingdepartment.lypft@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for overseeing the OT provision to ward 4, ensuring that staff feel supported to complete assessments in a timely manner, facilitate discharge and support recovery for the patients. You will offer management supervision to the team and encourage development of the band 5 OT. You will take a lead on the complex cases on the ward and hold a caseload. You will be supported by the ward manager and the practice development OT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in Occupational Therapy - BSc or MSc

Qualifications

Essential

• Post qualification experience in mental health

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute inpatient environment

Desirable

• Experience working as a band 6

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Becklin Centre

Leeds

LS9 7BE

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173-35923-ACUTE-A