Job summary
This is an exciting new role within Working Age Adult Community Mental Health Team (WAA CMHT) for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist in mental health. During a time of change and partnership working with multiple organisations in line with Community Mental Health Transformation, LYPFT are looking to develop an OT specific pathway within the WAA CMHT that will have seamless transition across community services and specialist/acute services within LYPFT. The post holder will have a key role in supporting with development of staff clinical skills for the WAA CMHT OT workforce, following evidence based and best practice principles. They will work directly with clinical teams in providing training, clinical/professional supervision to staff both as a group and as individuals using tailored development support as required using competency frameworks.
A key part of the role will be developing support structures for the development of OT staff to aid job retention and career development within the service.
Main duties of the job
Support and promote the development of clinical skills for the WAA CMHT OT workforce, following evidence based and best practice principles.
- Work directly with clinical teams in providing training, clinical/professional supervision to staff both as a group and as individuals using tailored development support as required.
- To provide strong leadership and facilitation, supporting teams with continued learning and development in line with key national incentives.
- To provide strong leadership, role modelling and guide, support and develop the skills of the OT workforce across the service.
- This post has a pivotal role in providing an Occupational Therapy perspective to the delivery of the enhanced element of the community mental health hubs in accordance with Community Mental health Transformation.
- The post holder will develop innovative ways to increasing the OT workforce across the service
- develop profession specific care pathway with support from the operational managers and LYPFT AHP professional leads and have a key role in maintaining and overseeing this profession specific pathway whilst also embracing OTs to work as a generic keyworker for service users requiring complex case management.
- Have a key role in co-ordinating inductions for new OTs into the service supporting with individual development either through a preceptorship programme and/or to develop senior clinical skills
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. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting new role within Working Age Adult Community Mental Health Team (WAA CMHT) for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist in mental health. During a time of change and partnership working with multiple organisations in line with Community Mental Health Transformation, LYPFT are looking to develop an OT specific pathway within the WAA CMHT that will have seamless transition across community services and specialist/acute services within LYPFT. The post holder will have a key role in supporting with development of staff clinical skills for the WAA CMHT OT workforce, following evidence based and best practice principles. They will work directly with clinical teams in providing training, clinical/professional supervision to staff both as a group and as individuals using tailored development support as required using competency frameworks.
A key part of the role will be developing support structures for the development of OT staff to aid job retention and career development within the service.
Support and promote the development of clinical skills for the WAA CMHT OT workforce, following evidence based and best practice principles.
- Work directly with clinical teams in providing training, clinical/professional supervision to staff both as a group and as individuals using tailored development support as required.
- To provide strong leadership and facilitation, supporting teams with continued learning and development in line with key national incentives.
- To provide strong leadership, role modelling and guide, support and develop the skills of the OT workforce across the service.
- This post has a pivotal role in providing an Occupational Therapy perspective to the delivery of the enhanced element of the community mental health hubs in accordance with Community Mental health Transformation.
- The post holder will develop innovative ways to increasing the OT workforce across the service
- develop profession specific care pathway with support from the operational managers and LYPFT AHP professional leads and have a key role in maintaining and overseeing this profession specific pathway whilst also embracing OTs to work as a generic keyworker for service users requiring complex case management.
- Have a key role in co-ordinating inductions for new OTs into the service supporting with individual development either through a preceptorship programme and/or to develop senior clinical skills
- To work closely with clinical team managers and practice development colleagues within the service
- Ensure a robust support package is in place for both students and rotational OTs across the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting new role within Working Age Adult Community Mental Health Team (WAA CMHT) for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist in mental health. During a time of change and partnership working with multiple organisations in line with Community Mental Health Transformation, LYPFT are looking to develop an OT specific pathway within the WAA CMHT that will have seamless transition across community services and specialist/acute services within LYPFT. The post holder will have a key role in supporting with development of staff clinical skills for the WAA CMHT OT workforce, following evidence based and best practice principles. They will work directly with clinical teams in providing training, clinical/professional supervision to staff both as a group and as individuals using tailored development support as required using competency frameworks.
A key part of the role will be developing support structures for the development of OT staff to aid job retention and career development within the service.
Support and promote the development of clinical skills for the WAA CMHT OT workforce, following evidence based and best practice principles.
- Work directly with clinical teams in providing training, clinical/professional supervision to staff both as a group and as individuals using tailored development support as required.
- To provide strong leadership and facilitation, supporting teams with continued learning and development in line with key national incentives.
- To provide strong leadership, role modelling and guide, support and develop the skills of the OT workforce across the service.
- This post has a pivotal role in providing an Occupational Therapy perspective to the delivery of the enhanced element of the community mental health hubs in accordance with Community Mental health Transformation.
- The post holder will develop innovative ways to increasing the OT workforce across the service
- develop profession specific care pathway with support from the operational managers and LYPFT AHP professional leads and have a key role in maintaining and overseeing this profession specific pathway whilst also embracing OTs to work as a generic keyworker for service users requiring complex case management.
- Have a key role in co-ordinating inductions for new OTs into the service supporting with individual development either through a preceptorship programme and/or to develop senior clinical skills
- To work closely with clinical team managers and practice development colleagues within the service
- Ensure a robust support package is in place for both students and rotational OTs across the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered OT Professional
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a severe mental illness within a community/secondary care setting
Skills
Essential
- Expert in providing OT specific interventions to people experiencing mental health difficulties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered OT Professional
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a severe mental illness within a community/secondary care setting
Skills
Essential
- Expert in providing OT specific interventions to people experiencing mental health difficulties
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.
