Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dementia in -patient service to work on either ward 1 or ward 2 at the Mount. Ward 1 is a 14 bedded male dementia ward and ward 2 is a fifteen bedded female dementia ward both which offer person centred dementia care for service users in Leeds

You would be working alongside the Band 6 OT and our Occupational Therapy Assistant as well as the rest of the MDT team.

Main duties of the job

Main duties would be the person centred occupational assessment of individual service users need. Includes assessment from holistic view point. Planning and implementation dementia care specific occupational / occupation focused groups. The person should be able to review and update service users care plan and review in partnership with other MDT members. Managing a case load of service users with a diagnosis of dementia using effective communication with MDT members, patients and carers.

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

Details

Date posted

27 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-23823-OPS-B

Job locations

The Mount

Leeds

LS2 9LN


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dementia in -patient service to work on either ward 1 or ward 2 at the Mount. Ward 1 is a 14 bedded male dementia ward and ward 2 is a fifteen bedded female dementia ward both which offer person centred dementia care for service users in Leeds

You would be working alongside the Band 6 OT and our Occupational Therapy Assistant as well as the rest of the MDT team.

Main duties would be the person centred occupational assessment of individual service users need. Includes assessment from holistic view point. Planning and implementation dementia care specific occupational / occupation focused groups. The person should be able to review and update service users care plan and review in partnership with other MDT members. Managing a case load of service users with a diagnosis of dementia using effective communication with MDT members, patients and carers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dementia in -patient service to work on either ward 1 or ward 2 at the Mount. Ward 1 is a 14 bedded male dementia ward and ward 2 is a fifteen bedded female dementia ward both which offer person centred dementia care for service users in Leeds

You would be working alongside the Band 6 OT and our Occupational Therapy Assistant as well as the rest of the MDT team.

Main duties would be the person centred occupational assessment of individual service users need. Includes assessment from holistic view point. Planning and implementation dementia care specific occupational / occupation focused groups. The person should be able to review and update service users care plan and review in partnership with other MDT members. Managing a case load of service users with a diagnosis of dementia using effective communication with MDT members, patients and carers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Has HSPC registered Occupational therapist

Experience

Essential

  • Has worked with service users whom have a diagnosis of dementia is passionate about working in dementia care

Experience

Desirable

  • Worked with older people
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Has HSPC registered Occupational therapist

Experience

Essential

  • Has worked with service users whom have a diagnosis of dementia is passionate about working in dementia care

Experience

Desirable

  • Worked with older people

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).

Additional information

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 Mount

Leeds

LS2 9LN


Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Mount

Leeds

LS2 9LN


Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

.

Scott Walker

Scott.walker4@nhs.net

01138555571

Details

Date posted

27 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-23823-OPS-B

Job locations

The Mount

Leeds

LS2 9LN


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