Rotational occupational therapy post employed by Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, with placements at four partner organisations. Work centres on an autonomous caseload, helping people with long-term conditions, falls risk and hospital discharge reach their own goals. Each rotation lasts nine months and spans mental and physical health, community and inpatient settings. Applicants must hold a car and be willing to work shifts and weekends.
What the job involves
- Manage an autonomous caseload, delivering rehabilitation so patients can meet their own goals
- Support the management of long-term conditions
- Deliver falls prevention interventions
- Respond urgently to prevent hospital admissions
- Facilitate hospital discharge using Home First principles
- Use health coaching and self-management approaches to work holistically
- Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to service improvement projects across the Trust and partners
- Work from a North, South or West hub, with possible cross cover across the city
- Work over seven days between 8am and 6pm, including weekend and unsocial hours
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Passion for occupation and its role in mental and physical health
- Ability to work in various teams and on different sites across Leeds
Checks & eligibility
- Car driver with access to a car
- Right to work in the UK, or eligibility for sponsorship
Other
- Able and willing to work flexibly, including shifts and weekends
What’s offered
- Generous annual leave
- Access to NHS discount schemes
- Preceptorship programme for new graduates throughout the first year
- Clinical supervision, training and continuing professional development
- Flexible working policy
- Enhanced pay for weekend and unsocial hours
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
