Rotational OT (Band 5) – Community & Inpatient Rehab

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

NHS discount schemes

Preceptorship programme for new grads

Clinical supervision and CPD

Job summary

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a rotational occupational therapy post. This role delivers rehabilitation across four partner organisations with autonomous caseload management and focus on long-term conditions and hospital discharge.

Rotations last nine months and span mental and physical health, community and inpatient settings. Applicants must hold a car and be willing to work shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Passion for occupation and its role in mental and physical health.
• Ability to work in various teams and on different sites across Leeds.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

OT practice

Teamwork across sites

Job description

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a rotational occupational therapy post. This role delivers rehabilitation across four partner organisations with autonomous caseload management and focus on long-term conditions and hospital discharge.

Rotations last nine months and span mental and physical health, community and inpatient settings. Applicants must hold a car and be willing to work shifts and weekends.