Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across Leeds and York. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to improve the mental health and well-being of their patients. Their purpose is to support recovery and enhance the lives of individuals through integrated and person-centered health services.

Science & Healthcare

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

You need a 2.1 degree in a health-related field, knowledge of mental health and research methodologies, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Independent travel is essential.

You will communicate with participants, collect data and assess eligibility, manage records, ensure compliance with protocols, and travel for research activities while using computer software.

Data

Research & Development

Leeds

Job Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join us in ensuring our service users, carers and staff and members of the public are given opportunities to take part in research projects. We are dedicated to generating high quality, innovative research into mental health, learning disabilities and neurodiversity and what we do changes lives across the UK This role combines direct research delivery and data entry. Undertaking protocol directed rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi structured interviews with service users, family members and community members. All data collection activity is completed according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring that protocol and standard operating procedures are followed. Taking blood is becoming an increasing feature of the research we support investigating Bio Markers accompanied by data screening, therefore a willingness to complete training in these skills will be required. The post holder will be required to support the direct delivery of research activity to participants across the Trusts geography. Travel from various locations including Trust sites and participants homes. The role is one that calls for both team and lone working, making effective verbal and written communication a core function of the role. Main duties of the job Using our specialist expertise, unique population and a collaborative approach, we bridge boundaries, provide hope, and we’re actively shaping the future of mental health care. The successful candidate will also contribute towards the departments objective to develop and deliver high quality research for the communities we serve, delivering research across a broad range of service areas. The main tasks will be to increase participation of NHS staff, service users and carers in National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies. Studies may be led by clinicians, a variety of Universities across the country or commercial research organisations. Tasks may involve screening participants for eligibility, data collection such as completing psychometric measures, or interviews with participants and ensuring the studies meet their local recruitment to time and target goals. The Research Assistant may also be assigned other duties in connection with research projects identified by the Clinical Studies Officers (CSO), Research Programme Manager (RPM), and the Yorkshire & Humber Clinical Research Network. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The Research Assistant will be required to verbally communicate study information to potential participants (service users, carers or staff), both face to face and via telephone, in order for them to provide informed consent to participate. The role requires the collection of data from participants, sometimes including lengthy (2-3 hours) and complex clinical assessments. The Research Assistant will be expected to work on multiple different NIHR studies at any given time. Studies may require Research Assistants to take blood, therefore Phlebotomy training or willingness to attend this training will be required where appropriate. The post holder will be required to work on their own initiative in a range of situations and lone work on research visits. They will be required to assess factors such as participant eligibility for studies from clinical information and assess mental capacity. They will need to problem solve within the parameters of the protocol in areas such as low recruitment, dis-engagement, loss of follow up, withdrawal etc. The research assistant will contribute to working with national study teams to ensure studies are run effectively at local level. This will include ensuring studies run to time and target by identifying, recruiting and supporting participants with support from the CSO, ensuring all local data is accurate and up to date, and being a main point of contact for national study teams, providing regular updates as required. The post holder will be required to drive or travel to other Trust sites and participants’ homes for visits, and to conferences, meetings and training in other parts of Yorkshire and nationally. A large proportion of time will be spent working at a computer using standard keyboard skills, MS programmes such as Word, Excel, and various data entry programmes. The successful candidate will be required to keep a complete and accurate record of each participant entering a study and ensure this is correctly mapped within the local and national research databases to the recruiting site. The post holder will be responsible for the collection and storage of data, data entry, reporting to the study team, completing Clinical Research Forms and answering any data queries. These tasks must be completed in line with Good Clinical Practice, information governance procedures and General Data Protection Regulations. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria * Educated to degree level, 2.1 or above in health-related discipline (e.g. psychology, nursing, social sciences) or equivalent experience Knowledge Essential criteria * Knowledge of the mental health field, by training, education or experience * An understanding of research process and methodologies Working effectively across different groups Essential criteria * Ability to work effectively with the different groups of people eg Service users and carers, multidisciplinary staff, staff in other Trusts and Universities Personal Characteristic Essential criteria * Ability to travel independently

Job OverviewWe are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join us in ensuring our service users, carers and staff and members of the public are given opportunities to take part in research projects. We are dedicated to generating high quality, innovative research into mental health, learning disabilities and neurodiversity and what we do changes lives across the UKThis role combines direct research delivery and data entry. Undertaking protocol directed rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi structured interviews with service users, family members and community members. All data collection activity is completed according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring that protocol and standard operating procedures are followed. Taking blood is becoming an increasing feature of the research we support investigating Bio Markers accompanied by data screening, therefore a willingness to complete training in these skills will be required.The post holder will be required to support the direct delivery of research activity to participants across the Trusts geography. Travel from various locations including Trust sites and participants homes. The role is one that calls for both team and lone working, making effective verbal and written communication a core function of the role.Main duties of the jobUsing our specialist expertise, unique population and a collaborative approach, we bridge boundaries, provide hope, and we’re actively shaping the future of mental health care. The successful candidate will also contribute towards the departments objective to develop and deliver high quality research for the communities we serve, delivering research across a broad range of service areas.The main tasks will be to increase participation of NHS staff, service users and carers in National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies. Studies may be led by clinicians, a variety of Universities across the country or commercial research organisations. Tasks may involve screening participants for eligibility, data collection such as completing psychometric measures, or interviews with participants and ensuring the studies meet their local recruitment to time and target goals.The Research Assistant may also be assigned other duties in connection with research projects identified by the Clinical Studies Officers (CSO), Research Programme Manager (RPM), and the Yorkshire & Humber Clinical Research Network.Working for our organisationThe 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.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesThe Research Assistant will be required to verbally communicate study information to potential participants (service users, carers or staff), both face to face and via telephone, in order for them to provide informed consent to participate. The role requires the collection of data from participants, sometimes including lengthy (2-3 hours) and complex clinical assessments. The Research Assistant will be expected to work on multiple different NIHR studies at any given time.Studies may require Research Assistants to take blood, therefore Phlebotomy training or willingness to attend this training will be required where appropriate.The post holder will be required to work on their own initiative in a range of situations and lone work on research visits. They will be required to assess factors such as participant eligibility for studies from clinical information and assess mental capacity. They will need to problem solve within the parameters of the protocol in areas such as low recruitment, dis-engagement, loss of follow up, withdrawal etc.The research assistant will contribute to working with national study teams to ensure studies are run effectively at local level. This will include ensuring studies run to time and target by identifying, recruiting and supporting participants with support from the CSO, ensuring all local data is accurate and up to date, and being a main point of contact for national study teams, providing regular updates as required.The post holder will be required to drive or travel to other Trust sites and participants’ homes for visits, and to conferences, meetings and training in other parts of Yorkshire and nationally.A large proportion of time will be spent working at a computer using standard keyboard skills, MS programmes such as Word, Excel, and various data entry programmes. The successful candidate will be required to keep a complete and accurate record of each participant entering a study and ensure this is correctly mapped within the local and national research databases to the recruiting site.The post holder will be responsible for the collection and storage of data, data entry, reporting to the study team, completing Clinical Research Forms and answering any data queries. These tasks must be completed in line with Good Clinical Practice, information governance procedures and General Data Protection Regulations.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria * Educated to degree level, 2.1 or above in health-related discipline (e.g. psychology, nursing, social sciences) or equivalent experience         KnowledgeEssential criteria * Knowledge of the mental health field, by training, education or experience * An understanding of research process and methodologies         Working effectively across different groupsEssential criteria * Ability to work effectively with the different groups of people eg Service users and carers, multidisciplinary staff, staff in other Trusts and Universities         Personal CharacteristicEssential criteria * Ability to travel independently

Research Assistant - Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

&lt;strong&gt;Job Overview&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join us in ensuring our service users, carers and staff and members of the public are given opportunities to take part in research projects. We are dedicated to generating high quality, innovative research into mental health, learning disabilities and neurodiversity and what we do changes lives across the UK&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This role combines direct research delivery and data entry. Undertaking protocol directed rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi structured interviews with service users, family members and community members. All data collection activity is completed according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring that protocol and standard operating procedures are followed. Taking blood is becoming an increasing feature of the research we support investigating Bio Markers accompanied by data screening, therefore a willingness to complete training in these skills will be required.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder will be required to support the direct delivery of research activity to participants across the Trusts geography. Travel from various locations including Trust sites and participants homes. The role is one that calls for both team and lone working, making effective verbal and written communication a core function of the role.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Main duties of the job&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Using our specialist expertise, unique population and a collaborative approach, we bridge boundaries, provide hope, and we’re actively shaping the future of mental health care. The successful candidate will also contribute towards the departments objective to develop and deliver high quality research for the communities we serve, delivering research across a broad range of service areas.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The main tasks will be to increase participation of NHS staff, service users and carers in National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies. Studies may be led by clinicians, a variety of Universities across the country or commercial research organisations. Tasks may involve screening participants for eligibility, data collection such as completing psychometric measures, or interviews with participants and ensuring the studies meet their local recruitment to time and target goals.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Research Assistant may also be assigned other duties in connection with research projects identified by the Clinical Studies Officers (CSO), Research Programme Manager (RPM), and the Yorkshire &amp;amp; Humber Clinical Research Network.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working for our organisation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Research Assistant will be required to verbally communicate study information to potential participants (service users, carers or staff), both face to face and via telephone, in order for them to provide informed consent to participate. The role requires the collection of data from participants, sometimes including lengthy (2-3 hours) and complex clinical assessments. The Research Assistant will be expected to work on multiple different NIHR studies at any given time.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Studies may require Research Assistants to take blood, therefore Phlebotomy training or willingness to attend this training will be required where appropriate.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder will be required to work on their own initiative in a range of situations and lone work on research visits. They will be required to assess factors such as participant eligibility for studies from clinical information and assess mental capacity. They will need to problem solve within the parameters of the protocol in areas such as low recruitment, dis-engagement, loss of follow up, withdrawal etc.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The research assistant will contribute to working with national study teams to ensure studies are run effectively at local level. This will include ensuring studies run to time and target by identifying, recruiting and supporting participants with support from the CSO, ensuring all local data is accurate and up to date, and being a main point of contact for national study teams, providing regular updates as required.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder will be required to drive or travel to other Trust sites and participants’ homes for visits, and to conferences, meetings and training in other parts of Yorkshire and nationally.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A large proportion of time will be spent working at a computer using standard keyboard skills, MS programmes such as Word, Excel, and various data entry programmes. The successful candidate will be required to keep a complete and accurate record of each participant entering a study and ensure this is correctly mapped within the local and national research databases to the recruiting site.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder will be responsible for the collection and storage of data, data entry, reporting to the study team, completing Clinical Research Forms and answering any data queries. These tasks must be completed in line with Good Clinical Practice, information governance procedures and General Data Protection Regulations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Person specification&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Educated to degree level, 2.1 or above in health-related discipline (e.g. psychology, nursing, social sciences) or equivalent experience&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Knowledge&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of the mental health field, by training, education or experience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;An understanding of research process and methodologies&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Working effectively across different groups&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to work effectively with the different groups of people eg Service users and carers, multidisciplinary staff, staff in other Trusts and Universities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Personal Characteristic&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to travel independently&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

Research Assistant

You should have a degree (2.1+) in a health-related field, mental health knowledge, an understanding of research methodologies, and the ability to work with diverse groups. Independent travel is essential.

You will communicate study details to participants, collect data, assess eligibility, manage records, support recruitment, and comply with clinical regulations while traveling to sites.

You need experience with learning disabilities, supported living, relevant care qualifications, strong communication skills, flexibility for shifts, and a commitment to person-centred care.

You will assist with personal care, meal prep, and household tasks, support community engagement, promote independence, provide emotional support, and maintain records while encouraging social interaction.

Job Overview We recruit people based on their values and believe that their lived experience is an advantage. We seek out potential, not perfection, and this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued. All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net if you need a form, leaflet or other information in any of the following formats: Braille, large print, other formats such as Word, or coloured paper version. Attached to this advert are supporting documents. The Recruitment Profile, which includes important to you will need to apply, our Benefits document for this post, and a candidates guide to our values based recruitment approach and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments. Main duties of the job The Role: We are looking for compassionate and experienced Support Workers to join our team. In this role, you will support people with learning disabilities in a supported living environment, helping to develop independence and achieve their personal goals. We support people with complex health and behavioural needs. Experience of PBS and or postural management is desirable. Your duties will include: * Assisting with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks. * Supporting individuals in accessing community activities and services. * Following support plans and promoting independence. * Supporting people with healthcare interventions and positive behaviour support plans. * Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with team members, families, and other professionals. * Encouraging social interaction and helping people build relationships. * Providing emotional support and companionship. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities What We're Looking For: * Previous experience working with people with learning disabilities. * Experience of working in supported living * A compassionate approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. * Relevant qualifications in health and social care (e.g. Level 2/3 diploma in care or equivalent) * Flexibility to work shifts, including early, late, night, sleep in’s, weekends, and public holidays. * A commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience, we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Person specification Experience Essential criteria * Experience of working with people with learning disabilities Qualifications Essential criteria * Level 2/3 diploma in care or equivalent Skills Essential criteria * Demonstrates a genuine interest in working with people with learning disabilities Values Essential criteria * Meets Trust Values: Caring, Simple, Integrity * Evidence of lived experience, caring or volunteering

Job OverviewWe recruit people based on their values and believe that their lived experience is an advantage. We seek out potential, not perfection, and this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for.Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net if you need a form, leaflet or other information in any of the following formats: Braille, large print, other formats such as Word, or coloured paper version.Attached to this advert are supporting documents. The Recruitment Profile, which includes important to you will need to apply, our Benefits document for this post, and a candidates guide to our values based recruitment approach and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.Main duties of the jobThe Role:We are looking for compassionate and experienced Support Workers to join our team. In this role, you will support people with learning disabilities in a supported living environment, helping to develop independence and achieve their personal goals. We support people with complex health and behavioural needs. Experience of PBS and or postural management is desirable.Your duties will include: * Assisting with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks. * Supporting individuals in accessing community activities and services. * Following support plans and promoting independence. * Supporting people with healthcare interventions and positive behaviour support plans. * Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with team members, families, and other professionals. * Encouraging social interaction and helping people build relationships. * Providing emotional support and companionship.         Working for our organisationThe 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.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesWhat We're Looking For: * Previous experience working with people with learning disabilities. * Experience of working in supported living * A compassionate approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. * Relevant qualifications in health and social care (e.g. Level 2/3 diploma in care or equivalent) * Flexibility to work shifts, including early, late, night, sleep in’s, weekends, and public holidays. * A commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.         If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience, we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!Person specificationExperienceEssential criteria * Experience of working with people with learning disabilities         QualificationsEssential criteria * Level 2/3 diploma in care or equivalent         SkillsEssential criteria * Demonstrates a genuine interest in working with people with learning disabilities         ValuesEssential criteria * Meets Trust Values: Caring, Simple, Integrity * Evidence of lived experience, caring or volunteering

Support Worker - Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

&lt;strong&gt;Job Overview&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We recruit people based on their values and believe that their lived experience is an advantage. We seek out potential, not perfection, and this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net if you need a form, leaflet or other information in any of the following formats: Braille, large print, other formats such as Word, or coloured paper version.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Attached to this advert are supporting documents. The Recruitment Profile, which includes important to you will need to apply, our Benefits document for this post, and a candidates guide to our values based recruitment approach and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Main duties of the job&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Role:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We are looking for compassionate and experienced Support Workers to join our team. In this role, you will support people with learning disabilities in a supported living environment, helping to develop independence and achieve their personal goals. We support people with complex health and behavioural needs. Experience of PBS and or postural management is desirable.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Your duties will include:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assisting with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supporting individuals in accessing community activities and services.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Following support plans and promoting independence.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supporting people with healthcare interventions and positive behaviour support plans.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with team members, families, and other professionals.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Encouraging social interaction and helping people build relationships.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Providing emotional support and companionship.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Working for our organisation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What We're Looking For:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Previous experience working with people with learning disabilities. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience of working in supported living &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A compassionate approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Relevant qualifications in health and social care (e.g. Level 2/3 diploma in care or equivalent) &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Flexibility to work shifts, including early, late, night, sleep in’s, weekends, and public holidays.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience, we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Person specification&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Experience&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience of working with people with learning disabilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Level 2/3 diploma in care or equivalent&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skills&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrates a genuine interest in working with people with learning disabilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Values&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Meets Trust Values: Caring, Simple, Integrity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Evidence of lived experience, caring or volunteering&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

Support Worker

You need to be a registered mental health nurse with post-qualification experience, skills in mental health services, interest in perinatal care, and alignment with Trust values.

You will provide nursing care in a multi-disciplinary team, develop care plans, coordinate shifts, deliver therapeutic programs, and assist in rapid response for mothers and infants.

Job Overview We recruit people based on their values and believe that their lived experience is an advantage. We seek out potential, not perfection, and this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued. All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net if you need a form, leaflet or other information in any of the following formats: Braille, large print, other formats such as Word, or coloured paper version. Attached to this advert are supporting documents. The Recruitment Profile, which includes important to you will need to apply, our Benefits document for this post, and a candidates guide to our values based recruitment approach and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments. Main duties of the job As a registered mental health nurse on the mother and baby unit, the successful candidate would be working a 24-hour shift pattern as the qualified lead and shift coordinator. The responsibilities would include day-to-day support of both mothers and infants, efficient coordination of shifts, assessment, planning and delivery of nursing interventions, delivery of the therapeutic programme on the unit, close liaison with extended members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies, enhanced engagement and observations and accompanying service users and their infants off the unit. We value staff of all disciplines and as such we hope that the successful candidate would contribute to the ongoing service development and improvement. They would be expected to be able to work well as part of a team, but also be motivated and self-directed. An interest in women’s mental health and the particular needs of the infant where the primary care giver is suffering from a significant illness is essential. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities ¨ To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team on the Mother and Baby Unit. ¨ To work as a primary nurse, ensuring the highest standards of clinical and professional nursing care. ¨ Working alongside a named nursery nurse to ensure a high standard of physical and emotional care for infants residing on the unit. ¨ To undertake specialist assessments of need which lead to the development of detailed and effective nursing and infant care plans. ¨ To collaborate on reports for outside agencies where it is requested for the purposes of the wellbeing of either mother or child. ¨ To work on a rotational basis over 24-hour period. ¨ To act as a shift coordinator of a period of duty. ¨ To participate in the delivery of the ward therapeutic programme. ¨ To provide assistance as part of The Mount rapid response team. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria * Registered mental health nurse Experience Essential criteria * Post qualification experiance as a Mental Health Nurse Skills Essential criteria * Evidence of skills acquired through working and receiving training in mental health services Interest Essential criteria * Demonstrates an interest in working with women in the perinatal period. Values Essential criteria * Has the applicant displayed or described a way in which they meet 1 of the 3 Trust values? Caring, Simple, Integrity? * Has the applicant evidenced lived experience, caring or volunteering experience within the supporting statement?

Job OverviewWe recruit people based on their values and believe that their lived experience is an advantage. We seek out potential, not perfection, and this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for.Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net if you need a form, leaflet or other information in any of the following formats: Braille, large print, other formats such as Word, or coloured paper version.Attached to this advert are supporting documents. The Recruitment Profile, which includes important to you will need to apply, our Benefits document for this post, and a candidates guide to our values based recruitment approach and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.Main duties of the jobAs a registered mental health nurse on the mother and baby unit, the successful candidate would be working a 24-hour shift pattern as the qualified lead and shift coordinator. The responsibilities would include day-to-day support of both mothers and infants, efficient coordination of shifts, assessment, planning and delivery of nursing interventions, delivery of the therapeutic programme on the unit, close liaison with extended members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies, enhanced engagement and observations and accompanying service users and their infants off the unit.We value staff of all disciplines and as such we hope that the successful candidate would contribute to the ongoing service development and improvement. They would be expected to be able to work well as part of a team, but also be motivated and self-directed.An interest in women’s mental health and the particular needs of the infant where the primary care giver is suffering from a significant illness is essential.Working for our organisationThe 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.Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities¨ To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team on the Mother and Baby Unit.¨ To work as a primary nurse, ensuring the highest standards of clinical and professional nursing care.¨ Working alongside a named nursery nurse to ensure a high standard of physical and emotional care for infants residing on the unit.¨ To undertake specialist assessments of need which lead to the development of detailed and effective nursing and infant care plans.¨ To collaborate on reports for outside agencies where it is requested for the purposes of the wellbeing of either mother or child.¨ To work on a rotational basis over 24-hour period.¨ To act as a shift coordinator of a period of duty.¨ To participate in the delivery of the ward therapeutic programme.¨ To provide assistance as part of The Mount rapid response team.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria * Registered mental health nurse         ExperienceEssential criteria * Post qualification experiance as a Mental Health Nurse         SkillsEssential criteria * Evidence of skills acquired through working and receiving training in mental health services         InterestEssential criteria * Demonstrates an interest in working with women in the perinatal period.         ValuesEssential criteria * Has the applicant displayed or described a way in which they meet 1 of the 3 Trust values? Caring, Simple, Integrity? * Has the applicant evidenced lived experience, caring or volunteering experience within the supporting statement?

Staff Nurse - Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

&lt;strong&gt;Job Overview&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We recruit people based on their values and believe that their lived experience is an advantage. We seek out potential, not perfection, and this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net if you need a form, leaflet or other information in any of the following formats: Braille, large print, other formats such as Word, or coloured paper version.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Attached to this advert are supporting documents. The Recruitment Profile, which includes important to you will need to apply, our Benefits document for this post, and a candidates guide to our values based recruitment approach and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Main duties of the job&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a registered mental health nurse on the mother and baby unit, the successful candidate would be working a 24-hour shift pattern as the qualified lead and shift coordinator. The responsibilities would include day-to-day support of both mothers and infants, efficient coordination of shifts, assessment, planning and delivery of nursing interventions, delivery of the therapeutic programme on the unit, close liaison with extended members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies, enhanced engagement and observations and accompanying service users and their infants off the unit.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We value staff of all disciplines and as such we hope that the successful candidate would contribute to the ongoing service development and improvement. They would be expected to be able to work well as part of a team, but also be motivated and self-directed.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;An interest in women’s mental health and the particular needs of the infant where the primary care giver is suffering from a significant illness is essential.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working for our organisation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;¨ To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team on the Mother and Baby Unit.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;¨ To work as a primary nurse, ensuring the highest standards of clinical and professional nursing care.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;¨ Working alongside a named nursery nurse to ensure a high standard of physical and emotional care for infants residing on the unit.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;¨ To undertake specialist assessments of need which lead to the development of detailed and effective nursing and infant care plans.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;¨ To collaborate on reports for outside agencies where it is requested for the purposes of the wellbeing of either mother or child.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;¨ To work on a rotational basis over 24-hour period.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;¨ To act as a shift coordinator of a period of duty.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;¨ To participate in the delivery of the ward therapeutic programme.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;¨ To provide assistance as part of The Mount rapid response team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Person specification&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Registered mental health nurse&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Experience&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Post qualification experiance as a Mental Health Nurse&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skills&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Evidence of skills acquired through working and receiving training in mental health services&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Interest&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrates an interest in working with women in the perinatal period.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Values&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Essential criteria&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Has the applicant displayed or described a way in which they meet 1 of the 3 Trust values? Caring, Simple, Integrity?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Has the applicant evidenced lived experience, caring or volunteering experience within the supporting statement?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

Staff Nurse

You must be a registered mental health nurse with post-qualification experience, skills in mental health, and a passion for supporting women in the perinatal period. Show how you embody the Trust's values.

You will provide high-quality nursing care, conduct assessments, collaborate on care plans, oversee shifts, and support the therapeutic program and rapid response team for mothers and infants.

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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