Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the Leeds and York Partnership Foundation Trust. Initially to join a multi-disciplinary Community Mental health Team in the Older Peoples Service in the North of Leeds. The post is part time (30 hours per week) to cover maternity leave for 9 months. Following the end of this period an alternative post will be identified within the Trust. The team offer specialist mental health care to adults over the age of 65. Our service operates Monday-Friday 9-5pm and clinicians manage their own caseload, diary and home visits based on clinical need and prioritisation. Newly qualified applicants are welcomed, post registration experience is not essential but you must be able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of the needs of Service Users with severe, enduring and complex mental health needs including mood disorders, psychosis and dementia. An understanding of the needs around dementia would be desirable but not essential as the successful candidate will receive training and supervision from a senior practitioner. This is an ideal opportunity for someone to develop their clinical skills in a community setting as a core member of the team. Main duties of the job In this post you will have the opportunity to work within an MDT offering specialist assessment and mental health interventions. As an OT within the team, you will be expected to carry out OT assessments and interventions. You will actively develop and implement interventions that support meaningful occupation and community engagement. You will be expected to use evidence-based principles in occupational therapy, including assessment, treatment planning, individual interventions and evaluation. You will support on the evaluation and continued development of occupational therapy within the CMHT. You will also have a more generic role within the team in supporting service users within their own home with regards to their mental health, being involved in writing and implementing care plans and actions identified within the MDT. Service User involvement is at the centre of our approach and you will embrace this in your practice. You will be able to demonstrate a range of therapeutic interventions and be committed to the concept of recovery. You will have access to a range of support including regular clinical supervision, bi-monthly OT Forums and access to a specialist Practice Development Occupational Therapist who will be able to provide support and guidance around service development. About us 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 (not including Healthcare Support Workers). 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. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 173-14425-OPS Job locations CMHT OPS North Leeds LS19 7LX Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is expected to demonstrate articulate and effective written and verbal communication skills, with a wide range of people. This includes high quality documentation such as care planning, risk assessments and safety plans. The post holder is expected to have skills in assessing mental health difficulties, including cognitive impairment. And be able to deliver evidence based care guided by the individual needs of the service user. There should also be an understanding of MHA, MCA and DoLs, and an expectation to work closely alongside adult social care, primary care and third sector services. This role is community based therefore it is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and use of a car. You will be operationally managed by the CTMs and receive regular clinical and professional supervision with the senior OTs within the team. We would strongly welcome and encourage you to make contact with us so we can answer any questions you may have about the service and role. Please contact either Kay Tschanschek (CTM) kay.tschanscheknhs.net or Lauren Arundale (CMH/OT) lauren.arundalenhs.net Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is expected to demonstrate articulate and effective written and verbal communication skills, with a wide range of people. This includes high quality documentation such as care planning, risk assessments and safety plans. The post holder is expected to have skills in assessing mental health difficulties, including cognitive impairment. And be able to deliver evidence based care guided by the individual needs of the service user. There should also be an understanding of MHA, MCA and DoLs, and an expectation to work closely alongside adult social care, primary care and third sector services. This role is community based therefore it is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and use of a car. You will be operationally managed by the CTMs and receive regular clinical and professional supervision with the senior OTs within the team. We would strongly welcome and encourage you to make contact with us so we can answer any questions you may have about the service and role. Please contact either Kay Tschanschek (CTM) kay.tschanscheknhs.net or Lauren Arundale (CMH/OT) lauren.arundalenhs.net Person Specification Qualifications Essential Dip COT or BSc/degree Occupational Therapy Experience Essential Working in the Community Working with older people Skills Essential Owns or has access to a car Person Specification Qualifications Essential Dip COT or BSc/degree Occupational Therapy Experience Essential Working in the Community Working with older people Skills Essential Owns or has access to a car 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address CMHT OPS North Leeds LS19 7LX Employer's website https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)