Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Leeds Community HealthCare NHS Trust as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist. The role involves optimizing rehabilitation outcomes for patients with long COVID within a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration across sectors, and providing holistic care in various settings. This full-time position offers continual development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of long-term COVID-19 rehabilitation.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel independently.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized rehabilitation for patients with long COVID.
• Work collaboratively with health, social care, and voluntary sectors.
• Supervise band 4 Therapy Assistant if applicable.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Tools

Sound IT skills

Job description

Are you a registered occupational therapist who is looking for the next challenge?Do you have a passion for rehabilitation and long term conditions?If the answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you!An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Business Unit of Leeds Community HealthCare NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join us in our multidisciplinary team to optimise rehabilitation outcomes and support people back into work.Working across organisational boundaries with health, social care and voluntary sectors and partners, successful candidates will provide personalised, holistic rehabilitation for patients within Leeds to achieve the best clinical outcomes.With regular supervision and training from the clinical team you will be required to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of Long Covid.We are looking for a full time applicant. This could be as a secondment (following agreement from your substantive manager) or as a fixed term contract.This role is for a Fixed Term/Secondment until 31.03.2026.For more Information about this job, Please contact Sophie France (Specialist Occupational Therapist) [e-mail] 07540 801543 or Rachel Tarrant (Clinical Lead) [e-mail] 07912 486467 for further information.

Main duties of the job

You must be able to demonstrate you have an awareness and understanding of treating patients who are experiencing long lasting problems 12 weeks or more after an infection consistent with COVID-19 which are significantly impacting their daily life. You must be able to demonstrate that you have the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.The role will include working both with people in their homes and in clinics based across the city, as well as delivering treatment virtually with online educational programs and appointments.Therefore, we are looking for someone who is flexible, adaptable and is able to travel independently across the locality with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.You should be comfortable with working autonomously whilst also being a good team player. You should also have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Sound IT skills are essential.This role may include supervision of a band 4 Therapy Assistant.This is a city-wide service which operates Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).You are strongly encouraged to contact the service before submitting your application.Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS TrustWho 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 jobOur 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 WorkThis 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.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.