All references should be directed through the Employers HR Department wherever possible to comply with NHS Check Standards. Please ensure that a HR address/email is provided for each referee named. Job overview We are currently recruiting for Occupational Therapists to join an established mental health rotation. We are looking for individuals who are; Passionate about occupation and its role in mental healthAble 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 Our mental health rotation offers a great start to a career in mental health Occupational Therapy, with opportunities to work in various groups of service users in different stages in their care pathway. The following are just some of the areas that are currently part of the rotation: Adult and Older Peoples Acute Inpatient ServicesDementia Inpatient Intensive Community ServicesAdult and Older People Community Mental Health TeamsCare Homes ServiceAssertive OutreachRehabilitation and Recovery ServicesForensic ServiceCAMHS InpatientComplex Emotional Needs ServiceLearning Disabilities Community TeamPrimary Care Mental Health You will be supported in your personal and professional development via clinical supervision, training and other Continuing Professional Development opportunities. The Trust has an established Preceptorship Programme for new graduates offering specific support and develop throughout your first year. Please note this post usually attracts a large number of applicants and only the first 50 applications will go through for shortlisting. Main duties of the job Although each rotation setting differs, there are common expectations and responsibilities for you as an Occupational Therapist.· To utilise your core occupational therapy skills to provide occupational therapy intervention appropriate to the team you are based in.· To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of intervention for defined Service Users, both on an individual basis and within a group settingThis will includeo Clear understanding of the OT processo Knowledge of theoretical frameworks, models and approaches and OT assessment toolso Using activities to promote health, wellbeing and functiono Planning, organising and leading activity groupso Analysing and adapting environments to increase function and social participation· Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities 1. Communication/Relationship Skills(covers providing and receiving routine, complex or highly complex information, barriers to understanding, communicating sensitive or contentious information) To ensure that an occupational therapy perspective is embraced within the clinical setting through both verbal and written communication.To participate in the occupational therapy professional support structure e.g. Preceptorship Development Programme (if applicable)To maintain accurate and appropriate clinical records and statistical information as required and in accordance with professional standards.To gain consent and build a collaborative relationship with Service Users that will promote engagement in the therapeutic process, adapting to barriers in communication which Service Users may present with e.g. emotional, psychological, physicalTo co-ordinate and communicate care packages or treatment plans for defined Service Users both verbally through ward rounds, team integration and telephone and non-verbally through CPA, reports and documentation. Also through carers and other agencies. Liaise in timely fashion with relevant agencies/others to facilitate Service User engagement 2. Knowledge, training and experience(covers base, intermediate or specialist knowledge (theoretical and/or practical), level of qualifications, training and experience) Accredited qualification in occupational therapy and HCPC registration.To have a clear understanding of the OT process and knowledge of theoretical frameworks, models and approaches and OT assessment toolsMaintain up-to-date specific professional, legal and technical standards of practice in accordance with professional codes of conduct.Building a collaborative relationship with Service Users that will promote reflection, autonomy and engagement in the therapeutic process.To demonstrate use of occupational therapy core skills using a person centred approach, within a caseload appropriate to the team you are based inAssessing and observing functional potential, limitations, ability and needs, including the effects of physical and psychosocial environments.Enabling Service Users to explore, achieve and maintain balance in their activities of daily living in the areas of personal care, domestic, leisure and productive activities.Identifying and solving occupational performance problems.Using activities to promote health, wellbeing and function by analysing, selecting, synthesising, adapting, grading and applying activities for specific therapeutic purposes.Planning, organising and leading activity groups.Analysing and adapting environments to increase function and social participation.To understand and use appropriately risk assessments to establish therapeutic potential.Comprehensive understanding of the use of groupwork as a therapeutic medium.Demonstrate behaviour which is non-judgmental, respectful of other opinions and beliefs and values diversity 3. Analysis, Problem Solving and Judgmental Skills(covers judgements/decision making of straightforward, a range of situations, complex or highly complex of facts or situations) Make effective decisions regarding treatment options based on resources available.Be aware of the team clinical governance agenda and contribute to service development according to the priorities 4. Planning and Organisational Skills(covers planning and organising own tasks, straightforward tasks, complex or a broad range of complex activities or programmes) Delegate safely, be aware of own gaps in competencies seeking support when required To be involved in planning, providing, evaluating therapeutic group and activity programmes as appropriate to the clinical setting. To contribute to the day to day running of the team you are based in 5. Physical Skills(covers minimal demand for physical skills, standard driving/keyboard or advanced/highly developed physical skills such as hand-eye co-ordination, sensory skills, moving patients and surgical activities) Standard driving and keyboard skillsMoving and handling skills 6. Patient/Client Care(covers non-clinical advice, personal care, clinical care, implements or develops care packages/clinical technical services which are specialist or highly specialist) Provide full and comprehensive clinical Occupational Therapy input to service users and carers as appropriate to the clinical setting based in. To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment for defined Service Users, both on an individual basis and within a group setting. 7. Policy and Service development Implementation(covers responsibility for development and implementation of policies and/or services i.e. implements in own work area, policy/service development across own area/directorate/organisation) To contribute to service developments within the team you are basedTo contribute to the continuing development and evaluation of the service and the occupational therapy aspect within the process.To maintain clear links with your profession’s structures and your profession’s lead within the Trust. Support the profession’s development and modernisation and the adherence to your profession’s standards and codes of practice. · You will have an accredited qualification in occupational therapy and HCPC registration, which you take responsibility to maintain this by meeting RCOT and HCPC standards.· To understand and use appropriate risk assessments · To actively engage in the occupational therapy professional support structure e.g. clinical supervision and preceptorship development programme · To maintain accurate and appropriate clinical records in accordance with professional standards· To gain consent and build a collaborative relationship with Service Users that will promote engagement in the therapeutic process adapting to barriers in communication which Service Users may present with e.g. emotional, psychological, physical· To co-ordinate and communicate care packages or treatment plans for defined Service Users both verbally through multi-disciplinary meetings, team integration and telephone and non-verbally through care planning, reports and documentation. Also through carers and other agencies.· To contribute to the day to day running of the team you are based in· Delegate safely, be aware of own gaps in competencies seeking support when required· You must take at all times comply with the Leeds and York Partnerships Foundation NHS Teaching Trust Health & Safety Policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the Trust’s risk incident reporting system· You must take personal responsibility for your own development by ensuring that continuous professional development remains a priority. You will undertake all mandatory training required for the role and participate in supervision/appraisal· You are required to act at all times in accordance with the Trust values· Some rotations are community based so will involve you travelling between sites and to service user homes· Some rotations will require you to work shifts across seven days· Whilst we aim to take your preferences into account, you may be required to work in a setting you did not preference· Depending on service demands and your own development needs you may also be required to move to a different rotation at any time, or to remain in your setting for longer than 9 months· The rotation covers a large geographical area and you may be required to work in any of the settings included· The settings included on the rotation are subject to change Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Accredited qualification in Occupational Therapy (Degree/Diploma) and HCPC Registration. Knowledge Essential criteria Demonstrated understanding of the needs of service users with mental health problems.
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