International Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Are you an internationally qualified Occupational Therapist looking to join the NHS? Will you shortly be commencing the registration process with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of our forward-thinking mental health teams. We are currently recruiting for Occupational Therapists to join our organisation.

We offer an excellent relocation package including:

• Fully paid VISA and flights to the UK
• up to 8 weeks of accommodation on arrival
• HCPC scrutiny fee reimbursed
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to help you excel in your new role
• Support with finding housing once the funded accommodation period has ended
• Access to our thoughtful pastoral support team who will support you with settling into life in the UK
• Mentorship by senior Occupational Therapist opportunity as you adapt to new working environment

For any international Occupational Therapists that arrive in the UK and have yet to have their registration with the HCPC confirmed, you will work in a band 4 AHP Associate capacity untilsuch time as your HCPC registration is confirmed.

Applicants must already be in the process of their HCPC registration and must supply either their AA or HCPC registration number as part of the application.

Main duties of the job

You will be provided with the necessary training and support to achieve the key competencies of the Occupational Therapy role, including:

• An appropriate period of supernumerary working
• A comprehensive induction and training package to ensure that you adapt to UK working practices and feel comfortable and confident in your role
• You will be matched with a professional mentor who will work closely with you to ensure that you are supported to achieve the key competencies required within your role
• Be part of the Occupational Therapy Networks in the organisation/ region

We are looking for individuals who are;

• Passionate about occupation and its role in mental health
• Able and willing to engage in flexible working, including shifts and weekends.
• Able to work in various team and on different sites across Leeds and York

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Trust Sites

Leeds

LS7 3EX

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Trust Sites

Leeds

LS7 3EX

Employer's website

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

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