Job Details
All references should be directed through the Employers HR Department wherever possible to comply with NHS Check Standards. Please ensure that a HR address/email is provided for each referee named. Job overview We have a rare vacancy in our Older Peoples functional mental health wards. We are looking to recruit and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our established teams on the functional mental health wards at The Mount. The OT team consists of Band 6, Band 5 and rotational band 5s as well each ward having a designated OTA and activity coordinators Main duties of the job The OT team consistently works alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team. The main duties of this role will be fully integrated with the ward team and environment on a daily basis. The focus of the OT role is to promote safe and timely discharge from hospital whilst supporting an individual to maintain there independence in a ward environment. There is an expectation that OT plays a key role in working with the wider MDT to formulate person centred care plans, evaluate the care provided and to contribute to wider MDT discussion through our newly formulated ward rounds.The post holder will have access to a range of support including regular clinical supervision, bi-monthly OT Forums and access to a specialist Practice Development OT who will be able to provide support and guidance. The trust has a supportive preceptorship programme for newly qualified Occupational Therapists. We would strongly welcome and encourage you to make an informal visit or phone call to answer any questions you may have about the service and role. Please contact either Dean Caldwell-White (Ward Manager, Ward 4 The Mount) , , Annie Johnston (Band 6 Occupational Therapist) or Rebecca Wharton (Practice Development Lead Occupational Therapist) , 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 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. Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Older Adults’ Acute Inpatient Service provides inpatient care, assessment and interventions to service users experiencing acute or enduring mental health difficulties, to enable increased independence and successful reintegration back into the community, further rehab or supported care facilities. To provide Acute Inpatient based services that enable people to define, build and live a meaningful, independent and satisfying life.The post holder will work in a way that promotes positive partnership working between all members of the older adults’ acute inpatient service and its partners. They will have an excellent understanding of the principles of assessment and recovery and will practice clinically in a way that promotes therapeutic optimism and hope with service usersThe post holder will participate as directed by the Band 6 Occupational therapists and other senior colleagues in the operational functioning of the inpatient acute inpatient Team. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Holds formal Occupational Therapy qualificationCurrent registration with the HCPC Skills Essential criteria Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience Essential criteria Interest in working with older people experiencing acute mental illness
