Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone who is passionate in working with individuals with eating disorders. We have two newly established vacancies as part of an exciting development of the services Allied health professional (AHP) practical and social pathway. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to be employed as a AHP therapy associate.
The role will be part of our West Yorkshire Connect: community adult eating disorder service. Service users will primarily be seen in their own home or in their local community. The candidate must be a driver and have access to a vehicle for community visits.
You will work primarily with OT and Dietitians as well as other MDT members to provide Occupational therapy and Dietetic interventions to service users with eating difficulties.
You will provide the following types of support to service userso Meal preparation and planningo Meal supporto Food/Clothes shoppingo Social eatingo Life and functional skillso Activities of daily livingo Re-engaging in meaningful activityo Routine, roles & integration to the community
Main duties of the job
You will be a valued member of our highly supportive multi-disciplinary, community service and AHP community. You will manage an identified caseload of clients with a range of occupational and nutritional clinical needs. You will provide a range of occupational therapy and dietetic interventions that are guided by the registered OT and dietitians. You will be responsible for feeding this back in MDT, documenting and supporting service users with their care plans. You will support patients in their own homes, at our base in Leeds as well as potential to provide in-reach support both on our specialist eating disorder ward in Leeds or various acute hospitals within West Yorkshire. Due to large area the service covers, you must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applicants who are awaiting to take a driving test.
Essential
- Foundation degree in healthcare/other relevant qualification
Desirable
- AHP therapy assistant, OT/dietetic assistant practitioner
- 2 years Health support worker band 3 experience
- Previous experience in CAMHs or working in eating disorders
Experience / Skills
Essential
- Has experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or mental health.
- Must be a driver with access to a vehicle for community visits.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a range of knowledge of the role of occupational therapy and the Dietetic role
- Interest in working with people with mental health needs
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, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ideally, you will have experience in both occupational therapy and dietetics. Applicants should either have some experience of working with individuals who have eating disorders, in CAMHs or demonstrate an excellent knowledge of eating disorders. Candidates would benefit from previous experience as a dietetic or OT assistant or as a band 3 health care worker in CAMHs, eating disorders or specialist mental health services.
You will be offered supervision from the Occupational Therapy and Dietetics team, receive regular training and development opportunities including training in interpreting OT and dietetic assessments, goal-setting and graded interventions.
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who are interested in developing their careers as a Dietitian or Occupational Therapist. We offer many opportunities to support you and your career pathway such as below.
At LYPFT, we have a well-established apprenticeship program, which offers a range of development opportunities for our support workforce. This includes Nursing and Allied Health Profession pathways. As a Therapy Associate, you would be eligible to apply for Trainee Occupational Therapist and/or Trainee Dietitian roles, when vacancies become available.
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 recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached 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 youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
For further info please contact: Karen Williams CTM or Paul Dodgeson Lead AHP
k.williams11@nhs.netpauldodgson@nhs.net
Please note that this vacancy may close early if the maximum number of applications is reached
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ideally, you will have experience in both occupational therapy and dietetics. Applicants should either have some experience of working with individuals who have eating disorders, in CAMHs or demonstrate an excellent knowledge of eating disorders. Candidates would benefit from previous experience as a dietetic or OT assistant or as a band 3 health care worker in CAMHs, eating disorders or specialist mental health services.
You will be offered supervision from the Occupational Therapy and Dietetics team, receive regular training and development opportunities including training in interpreting OT and dietetic assessments, goal-setting and graded interventions.
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who are interested in developing their careers as a Dietitian or Occupational Therapist. We offer many opportunities to support you and your career pathway such as below.
At LYPFT, we have a well-established apprenticeship program, which offers a range of development opportunities for our support workforce. This includes Nursing and Allied Health Profession pathways. As a Therapy Associate, you would be eligible to apply for Trainee Occupational Therapist and/or Trainee Dietitian roles, when vacancies become available.
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 recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached 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 youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
For further info please contact: Karen Williams CTM or Paul Dodgeson Lead AHP
k.williams11@nhs.netpauldodgson@nhs.net
Please note that this vacancy may close early if the maximum number of applications is reached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in healthcare/other relevant qualification
Skills
Essential
- Must be a driver with access to a vehicle for community visits.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of more than a year of OT, dietetic or mental health support worker
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a range of knowledge of the role of occupational therapy and the Dietetic role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in healthcare/other relevant qualification
Skills
Essential
- Must be a driver with access to a vehicle for community visits.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of more than a year of OT, dietetic or mental health support worker
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a range of knowledge of the role of occupational therapy and the Dietetic role
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.
