Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the Care Homes Service in Leeds; we require a Band 5 occupational Therapist to join the current multidisciplinary team in the Intensive Care Homes Treatment Team who work to support individual service users residing in care homes and provide a robust alternative to hospital admission by preventing the breakdown of a caring situation in a residential or nursing home.The service users may present with a wide variety of conditions including dementia, depression, anxiety and psychosis, with a gradient of severity and identified need. We have a clear focus on non-pharmacological approaches and person-centred care.You will have post registration experience and be able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of the needs of Service Users with dementia and complex mental health needs. We shall provide you with specialist training and development to ensure you are fully supported in this role.Broadly, the model of service delivery includes: timely assessment of mental health presentation and risk, role modelling appropriate behaviours / techniques, education for care staff tailored to the needs of the individual service user, fast access to mental health, psychological approach and pharmacological advice.Main duties of the jobWe aim to help older people in their transition from hospital to care home and also prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by supporting care homes. You will be part of an MDT consisting of enthusiastic occupational therapists and nurses, with medical support from sector Consultant Psychiatrists and their colleagues. This is a challenging and rewarding role requiring liaison with care home staff, social workers, inpatient wards at The Mount (Older Peoples Mental Health Inpatient Unit) and LTHT (Leeds General Hospitals), as well as direct contact and assessment of older people in care homes and liaison with their families.You will have the desire to enhance the wellbeing of others & promote recovery. You will work with your team to provide high quality person-centred care to our service users and provide written recommendations and guidance for care home staff on approaches to care, including occupation and meaningful activity, aspects of personal care, therapeutic observations/interventions & maintaining safety/minimising risk.The team manages a varied and complex shared caseload which will include completing holistic and specialised assessments and therapeutic interventions, and providing detailed risk management plans. You will liaise with colleagues and attend multidisciplinary meetings.Service User and carer involvement is at the centre of our approach, and this should be reflected in your values and practice.About usThe 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder must be able to act as a role model for others, and demonstrate a high level of clinical judgment, decision-making and communication skills.You will be part of an MDT consisting of occupational therapists, nurses and psychologist, with medical support from Sector Consultant Psychiatrists and their colleagues. The service is commissioned to operate over 7 days, 8-20.30 hours weekdays and 10-18.00 hours weekends and bank holidays.The right candidate will be supported into the team with an induction and then in developing and furthering their professional skills through reflection in appraisal objectives, management and clinical supervision and further training and development opportunities. We would be delighted to hear from you.You will act as shift coordinator on a rostered basis, triaging referrals into the team, providing information, support and signposting as required. You will provide clinical supervision and appraisal support to junior colleagues.We welcome applications from people who have a strong commitment to working with older people using evidenced based practice and are prepared to develop their professional skills and knowledge.Please contact Sarah Flounders, CTM (Clinical Team Manager) RMN, Tel 07980 969848 for more information and to arrange a visit to the service.Communication/Relationships - The post holder is expected to demonstrate articulate and effective written and verbal communication skills, with service users and their carers and a wide range of other people/professionals.I.T. - The post holder must maintain and produce detailed contemporaneous and accurate records and reports, in accordance with agreed procedures. IT literacy skills and the ability to work with electronic care records.Knowledge, skills, experience Recognised professional qualification BSc/Degree Occupational Therapy.Will maintain current specific professional and legal standards of practice in accordance with professional codes of conduct e.g. HCPC.To hold an understanding and knowledge of the problems and difficulties experienced by older people with mental health illness. To have an understanding of the MHA, MCA and DOLS. Knowledge / experience of partnership working with other services. The post holder will engage in the learning of student nurses, professionals, carers and service users and support/supervise junior staff.Development The post holder will participate in service development and ensure that own continuing professional development is undertaken.Planning and Organisational Skills - Ability to assess and plan to meet complex needs and manage complex situations.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered Occupational TherapistExperienceEssentialDemonstrates a passion for working with Older people with Dementia and other mental health needsSkillsEssentialIs able to work flexibly and demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and communicate their findings using both written and verbal skills. Including assessment of risk.Car driver essentialDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLeeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressIntensive Home Treatment Team Older PeopleLeedsLS2 9LNEmployer's websitehttps://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)