Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor
1 month ago
Job summary
This post is working with the primary care occupational therapy teams in Wrexham and Flintshire.
The post holder will work with occupational therapists to deliver patient centred care and rehabilitation within the patient's own homes. The clinical caseload is varied providing excellent job satisfaction.
The post holder will work with a large and experienced team, providing informal and formal supervision and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be responsible for delivering treatment programmes with the patients that have been devised by the Occupational Therapist, as well as carrying out routine administrative duties.
The post holder will be fundamental in the patient's rehabilitation journey, facilitating them to achieve independence.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
OCN therapy assistants qualification or equivalent NVQ at level 3 Grades A to C in GCSE or equivalent qualification in a language - Welsh or English
Desirable
Recognised qualification in mathematics ECDL or similar IT based qualification First aid certificate BLS Food hygiene certificate
Experience
Essential
Considerable and substantial experience of working with people with a disability, illness or injury or as an OT assistant.
Desirable
Employment or voluntary experience in health, social care, or education environment.
Skills
Essential
Able to independently perform delegated clinical procedures within competence to the required standards. Able to recognise level of own competence, boundaries of role, scope for personal & service development & improvement Fluent in oral Welsh and English and in written English. Ability to communicate with and relate to people with a disability, illness or injury Well developed interpersonal and communication skills. Able to handle patients and loads subject to DDA and requirements of work area Ability to work on own initiative with limited supervision & direction. Ability to work with others, to participate in teams,
Desirable
Information technology skills Fluent in written Welsh. Able to accurately perform departmental requirements with numeracy
Knowledge
Essential
Able to keep patient and department records to the required standards. Able to competently perform supportive functions to aid the running and organisation of the department. Knowledge and ability to express a well developed understanding of Occupational Therapy. Knowledge of Occupational Therapy practice appropriate to grade and experience. Knowledge of health and safety and risk assessment Able to instruct and train subordinate staff and student OT's. Knowledge of and training in manual handling
Personal Qualities
Essential
Empathy for client group Personal maturity, reliability, integrity, confidence & life experience. Keen to develop knowledge and skills.
Other
Essential
Able to travel between locations, in a timely manner, as required Successful references
Desirable
Access to transport.-
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