Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Short Term Care Beds

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This role offers a varied caseload supporting patients with long-term conditions, falls prevention and rehabilitation following illness or hospital admission. You will work holistically with patients, helping them maximise independence, improve quality of life and achieve personal goals through health coaching and self-management approaches.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Rehabilitation Assistants and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will benefit from regular supervision, learning opportunities and the expertise of experienced colleagues.

The role involves carrying out assessments, developing and delivering rehabilitation programmes, implementing interventions and evaluating outcomes. You will work in partnership with patients, carers and families, using strengths-based approaches to promote choice, independence and involvement in care.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop clinical reasoning, communication and organisational skills while gaining experience in rehabilitation, discharge planning, falls management and long-term condition management within community services.

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Who 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 job

Our 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.

This 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.

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General Requirements

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