Occupational Therapist

OverviewLeeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a leading mental health and learning disabilities NHS Foundation trust based in West and North Yorkshire. LYPFT are committed to providing integrated, recovery focused services that promote the independence and well-being of service users, their families and carers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Acute Inpatient Mental Health Service, for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and innovative Occupational Therapy and wider Multi-Disciplinary Team. The post will be based on Ward 3 at Becklin Centre, which is a working age Male Acute Inpatient Ward. The post is advertised for 37.5 hours per week, with a rolling 7 day shift pattern. This offers flexibility to successful applicants in their working schedule. The Becklin Centre has a wealth of resources, including a purpose built Therapy Suite to support the work of the Occupational Therapy Team.

ResponsibilitiesMain duties of the job

The service offers assessment and treatment to those experiencing a variety of complex needs, presentations and challenging behaviours in relation to their mental health.

The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and support discharge planning.

LYPFT utilises the Model of Human Occupation framework to inform the overall assessment and the collaborative development of recovery plans for those within the service.

Effective MDT Clinical Leadership drives the service and aspires to equip clinicians with a versatile and comprehensive skillset in order to provide compassionate, therapeutic care.

The role of occupation is recognised and valued on the ward.

The assessments and interventions provided by Occupational Therapists are an important part of this therapeutic offer, provided both individually and in groups.

You will bring your knowledge, skills and experience to effectively plan and support effective transfers to the community.

Successful candidates will be offered structured supervision, appraisal and opportunities for professional development within the workplace.

QualificationsEssential

HCPC registration as OT

Working mental health experience

Demonstrate good knowledge of mental health conditions and impact on functioning and OT models relevant to setting

DetailsDate posted: 01 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 173-41925-ACUTE

Job locations: Becklin Centre, Leeds, LS9 7BE

Additional requirementsUK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Visa sponsorship: Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Employer detailsLeeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Becklin Centre

Leeds

LS9 7BE

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