Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor
2 weeks ago
Due to internal development as a result of the apprenticeship scheme within therapy services an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (TI) to join our inpatient team.
As a technical instructor you will be assessing and treating patients in a range of daily activities to encourage functional independence in preparation for their discharge from hospital.
You will be working under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other therapy support staff within the services.
The OT and PT team practice shared skills and you will be supported to achieve selective competencies within physiotherapy to enhance the service for our patients.
You will be supported to to develop the skills to work independently, to provide delivery of care including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies following a discharge to assess (D2A) model.
Basic IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records.
There is a commitment to support 7-day services in the medical division, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system will be required.
1. To work under the guidance and direction of the Occupational Therapist in delivery of the OT service.
2. To carry out functional assessments and provide on-going treatment, following agreed guidelines set by the occupational therapist/Physiotherapist
3. To gain enhanced skills within physiotherapy as required
4. To work independently, to provide delivery of care including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies following a discharge to assess (D2A) model.
We are seeking applicants who have had experience working in a therapy environment, and have an understanding of the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients experiencing an acute admission and the effect this may have on their discharge.
You will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the trusts PROUD to CARE values.
Flexibility to help cover other wards will be required, in line with service needs.
What can we offer you?
As a trust we offer
- onsite parking,
- wellbeing hub
- counselling,
- onsite exercise classes,
- the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),
- a number of refreshment outlets,
- onsite post office
- cash machines,
- fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
- outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks.**As a department we offer**:
- apprenticeship schemes,
- departmental emotional support,
- regular catch ups with head of department
- regular supervision
- yearly appraisal
- weekly whole team meetings
- in-service training programmes
- formal and informal support
- wellbeing champion
To work under the guidance of the Therapists on the general medical wards.
Whilst guidance and supervision will be available from Senior therapy staff (Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists), this post requires a level of autonomy.
To provide occupational therapy (and selective physiotherapy assessments following completion of competencies) within general medicine
To contribute towards the efficient running of the Therapy service across the wards.
To contribute to the day to day running of the Occupational Therapy Department
To support seven day services as required.
Please see attached job description for further information.
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