Occupational Therapist and Group work Practitioner

An exciting opportunity for group facilitator has arisen within the Community Transformation Therapies - Group Work Team; employed by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Community Transformation Programme, Leeds, aims to support the national priority of increasing access to psychological therapy, psychologically informed care and reducing inequality. As part of supporting service user recovery an innovative groupwork programme is being provided. We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to become part of the group work team. Successful applicants will co-facilitate a range of psychoeducational, skills based & therapeutic groups with adults experiencing emotional distress across Leeds. Previous experience of group work, a good working knowledge of group process, training in a structured group model are all highly desirable but not essential as training will be given.
Please state which role you are applying for in the supporting information of your application and whether you would prefer a full or part time working opportunity., The roles will be varied but will include:
+ Triage, screening & assessment of service users for group work.
+ Co-facilitating a range of therapeutic groups.
+ Relevant individual work with users of the community transformation therapies service.
+ Attending relevant training.
+ Engaging in regular clinical supervision/consultation group.
+ Working in partnership with other organisations across the city.
+ Developing materials and resources
+ Project work.
+ Contributing to evaluation of the interventions.
+ Using multiple Electronic Patient Record Platforms., This role will involve the co-facilitation of structured therapeutic groups. We currently offer a range of groups including DBT based groups, trauma stabilisation groups, Occupational Therapy based groups (including Journey at EMERGE Leeds) and Wellness recovery Action Planning (WRAP) groups. Further groups will be developed In line with the aims of community transformation.

You will be passionate about the power of working using the group model with people who have who may have experienced trauma, stigma, discrimination and/or marginalisation. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to form strong therapeutic and professional relationships. A willingness and ability to reflect on your own experiences in relation to group processes in supervision, good self-care and the ability to be adaptable is as important to us as any qualification you may hold. As is a commitment to managing your own emotional well-being.

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., LYPFT is committed to upholding its' statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. Please refer to job description for further information.
Patient Safety is a priority at LYPFT with a focus on system-based improvement and creating opportunities for learning. We will ensure compassionate engagement with all those involved in an incident and all incidents are met with a proportionate response.
LYPFT is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
As part of the Trust's commitment to its Gold Standard Armed Forces Covenant status, members of the Armed Forces Community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria.
We welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health needs.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.
In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed to the post.
In submitting an application for a role please ensure that you only declare qualifications that are relevant to the role itself. We reserve the right to check all declared qualifications on an application form, whether they are directly relevant to the role or not.
If you have not received any further communication from us within four weeks you are asked to assume that your application has been unsuccessful. If you should have any queries regarding progress with your application form please contact us.
Please note: The Trust does not offer reimbursement of interview expenses.

This is a hybrid post working both from home and from a base in Leeds. We aim to use community assets and so face to face group work could be at multiple venues across Leeds. This is a permanent contract working full time hours, 37.5 hours per week.