Are you a registered occupational therapist with an interest in Vocational Rehabilitation who is looking for the next challenge?Do you have a passion for long term conditions? Would you enjoy working with like-minded OTs on a new project about delivering Vocational Rehabilitation? If the answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you!An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Business Unit of Leeds Community Health Care NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join us in our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work as part of a small team to set up, deliver and evaluate the impact of vocational rehabilitation to people experiencing long lasting problems 12 weeks or more after an infection consistent with COVID-19.The post holder will have the support of the other members of the of the MDT which include physiotherapists, dieticians, therapy assistants, psychology wellbeing practitioners and a consultant in rehabilitation. This is in addition to consultants from other specialties via a weekly MDT meeting.We are looking for a part-time applicant (30 hours a week) to work on this project. This could be as a secondment (following agreement from your substantive manager) or as a fixed term contract.Fixed term/Secondment until 31/03/2026.This role is to provide specialist vocational rehabilitation as part of the overall management of patients referred to the Leeds Long Covid Community Rehabilitation Service. You will support patients who are currently off sick/at risk of going off sick to return to work and/or remain in work in a healthy and sustainable capacity.Referrals will be passed from clinicians within the multi disciplinary team for intervention to support with vocational rehab. This offer will include 2 new virtual groups: return to work and remain in work, 1:1 consultations and report writing. As a new intervention, the post holder will contribute to the development of the VR groups as well as evaluating the impact they have on the health outcomes of the patients and their work status.Excellent communication skills are essential to this role as well as sound IT skills as the intervention will be offered virtually.This is a city-wide service which operates Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). You must have a valid driving licence and access to an appropriate vehicle. You are strongly encouraged to contact the service before submitting your application.Please contact Sophie France (Specialist Occupational Therapist) – sophie.france1@nhs.net on07540 801543 or Rachel Tarrant (Clinical Lead) rachel.tarrant1@nhs.net 07912 486467 for further information.Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.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.
