Occupational Therapist - (Band 6)

You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively, drawing on shared expertise, and appropriately delegating or signposting to other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

You will deliver and facilitate high-quality rehabilitation to support patients in achieving their individual goals, maximising opportunities for independence and enabling them to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Working in partnership with patients and their families, you will undertake comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment and care programmes, using person-centred and strengths-based approaches to promote involvement, choice and empowerment.

You will support recovery and optimise independence by working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing specialist occupational therapy expertise to ensure holistic, coordinated care.

Through effective communication, goal-setting and shared decision-making, you will help patients progress safely towards discharge while promoting self-management, confidence and long-term wellbeing.

For more Information about this job, please contact Paula Simpson Operational Service Manager paula.simpson3@nhs.net

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

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.

Right to Work

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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