Occupational Therapist

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a newly registered Occupational Therapist in Leeds. The role offers a chance to work with varied clinical conditions, supports patients in their homes, and promotes community care. You will manage your caseload, develop clinical skills, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for career progression and competitive benefits are provided, with an emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Newly registered Occupational Therapist with a valid qualification.
• Experience or knowledge of community-based care is preferred.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Support patient flow through rapid response and timely discharge.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Manage own caseload while providing holistic care.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Holistic rehabilitation

Team collaboration

Health coaching

Job description

Are you a newly registered Occupational Therapist readyto launch your career? Have you ever wondered whether a community-based rolecould be the perfect fit for you?

If you're seeking a role that offers a flexible work-lifebalance, the opportunity to work with patients presenting a wide variety ofclinical conditions, and excellent prospects for career development andprogressionthen look no further.

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is currentlyrecruiting Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our Core Therapy and ActiveRecovery Neighbourhood Teams. These roles provide an exciting and dynamicintroduction to community-based care, supporting patient flow through rapidresponse, admission prevention, and timely hospital discharge using a HomeFirst approach.

Our interventions are varied and impactful, coveringareas such as long-term condition management, falls prevention, urgent care toavoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and supporting patients to regainindependence at home. Youll develop a broad and diverse skillset while workingholistically with patients, using health coaching and self-managementapproaches to help them achieve their personal goals.

Were committed to ensuring patients see the right personat the right time, and community working allows for an incredibly rich andvaried caseloadtruly, #No2DaysTheSame.

Main duties of the job

In thisrole, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in your patientslives while developing a broad range of clinical skills. You will work closelywith a wider multidisciplinary team, enhancing your knowledge and practicethrough regular clinical supervision, peer support, and continuing professionaldevelopment.

Whileyou will be fully supported by senior therapists, you will also takeresponsibility for managing your own caseloaddelivering holisticrehabilitation or appropriately delegating care. Youll be encouraged to workautonomously, develop your clinical reasoning, and strengthen yourcollaborative working skills, all of which will support your progression withinthe Trust.

Thisrole is part of a 7-day service, with working hours between 8am and 6pm.Weekend and unsocial hours attract enhanced pay. We are committed to supportinga positive work-life balance through our flexible working policy. You will bealigned to either a North or West Leeds hub, with the understanding that thisis a city-wide service and occasional cross-cover may be required. We willalways consider individual caring responsibilities when planning service needsand rotas.

Pleasenote that access to a car for work purposes is essential for this role.

Pleasereview the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full detailsof the role.

Please be aware that this advert may close early if ahigh number of applications are received.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range ofcommunity-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in theirhomes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnershipwith other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, andour focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people ofLeeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", withour Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to accessto NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits andrewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.ukclick on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditionalon confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irishcitizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevantwork visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does notmeet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meetthe eligibility to apply.

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
• Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

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.