Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Job description

02 / 07 / 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 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Leeds and York Partnership Foundation Trust Learning Disability Service.

We are looking for a dynamic Occupational Therapist keen to work with adults who have a Learning Disability (LD), who require specialist health support due to complex physical, sensory, communication and behavioural impairments.

The service runs Monday to Friday 9 to 5,





team members have access to full remote technology (phones and laptops) to support agile and hybrid working.

The successful candidate will be based within the East / Northeast Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT), which is part of the Leeds Learning Disability Service.

You will be an integral part of this Multi- Disciplinary Team (MDT) and you will receive clinical supervision from the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and management supervision from the Clinical Team Manager.

The LD service has clear clinical governance pathways and supports professional and service development. Both in-house and accredited training opportunities are available in areas such as, Sensory Integration and Positive Behavioural Support.

Main duties of the job You will be a valued member of our highly supportive multi-disciplinary, community learning disability service and AHP community.







You will manage an identified caseload of clients with a range of clinical needs.You will have the opportunity to develop your assessment skills and knowledge in clinical interventions and in providing training regarding functional skills, engagement and equipment needs to support the individual’s health and wellbeing and the opportunity to support clients through the transition stage from paediatric services to adult services, liaising with external services.

You will also be supported to develop your skills through MDT meetings, the occupational therapy practice development meetings and the AHP forum.

You will provide supervision to a Band 5 Occupational Therapist in East / Northeast CLDT and will have the opportunity to access peer support with other Band 6 OTs across the Learning Disability Service.







This is a community post so you will be required to travel across the West and South areas of Leeds for appointments in a range of settings such as specialised supported living services, respite services, day centres and homes.

Please confirm in your application that you are a car driver with access to a car for community visits. 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 Please refer to job description for full details regarding job role. To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT), offering a comprehensive service to service users who require specialist health interventions.

To participate in the ongoing development and maintenance of quality services, ensuring ongoing commitment to the care programme approach, managing complex care, and acting as a Care Co-ordinator where appropriate.







To support and guide junior staff members and participate in the education and supervision of a range of students.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 adherence to your profession’s standards and codes of practice.

To utilise your core occupational therapy skills to provide high quality occupational therapy interventions to people with a learning disability treatment.

To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for defined service users This post will provide you with the opportunity to use a holistic approach to support people with a learning disability.

You will work alongside an experienced MDT and with many external agencies to provide excellent care to meet the needs of this client group.







You will have the chance to be creative in developing bespoke programmes for each individual and support people with a learning disability to increase their engagement in meaningful occupations in a range of settings.

If you are passionate about working with people with a learning disability, and supporting them to improve their quality of life, this is the post for you! Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Diploma or degree in occupational therapy.

Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of processes E.G of Care programme Approach and Mental Capacity Act, Transforming Care Agenda.

Skills Essential criteria Demonstrate skills in working with complex health conditions relevant to our client group, e.g.

ASD, Dementia,





Sensory Impairments, mental health.You must be a car driver and have access to a car for community visits.

Experience Essential criteria At least 2 years’ experience of occupational therapy in a community learning disability setting / community mental health team.

▶️ Occupational Therapist
🖊️ Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Leeds