Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Following significant investment to improve patient flow across Leeds, we are recruiting enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our integrated Active Recovery and Neighbourhood Therapy Teams, delivering person-centred rehabilitation to adults at home. You will support people with long-term conditions, provide falls prevention, deliver urgent responses to avoid hospital admission, and facilitate discharge using Home First principles to maximise independence. Working holistically, you will use health coaching and self-management approaches, triage referrals, and ensure patients see the right professional at the right time while collaborating, delegating and signposting within the team. You will develop clinical and leadership skills within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, with access to supervision, peer support and CPD. The role includes supporting assistants and students and contributing to service improvement. Managing your own caseload, you will work autonomously to coordinate rehabilitation and help patients achieve meaningful goals. The service operates 7 days, 8am6pm, with enhanced pay for weekends. Flexible working is supported. Alignment to a North, South or West hub may include cross-cover. Visits welcome.

Main duties of the job

The service operates 7 days, 8am6pm, with enhanced pay for weekends. Flexible working is supported. Alignment to a North, South or West hub may include cross-cover. Visits welcome. The service functions over 7 days from 8am and 6pm. We promote a positive work/life balance and utilise flexible working to accommodate needs and have a post in the West of the city. You will be responsible for your own caseload, delivering holistic rehabilitation made meaningful by taking place in local communities, delegating to others to optimise outcomes. You will have opportunity to make a positive difference to your patients lives and develop skills in triage, rapid response, management of deteriorating patients and long-term conditions. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to enhance your knowledge, supported by clinical supervision, peer support and regular CPD. You will develop leadership skills supporting others including therapy assistants and students and contribute to service improvement projects across the Trust and wider partners. We welcome visits to find out more about what this role can offer. For more Information about this Job, please contact - Devinya Chizengeni Operational Support Manager devinya.chizengeni@nhs.net Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0DL

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0DL

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

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