Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor inAshington inAshington PUBLISHED 1 NOV 2024
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We are seeking to recruit a competent and enthusiastic Technical Instructor to join our friendly, well-established Occupational Therapy Service based at Wansbeck General Hospital in Northumberland . You will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and other therapy staff to deliver rehabilitation within the Rehab environment and the patient's home environment where applicable. You will carry out assessments and treatment sessions that have initially been screened by the therapist and deliver/fit equipment in patient's homes. You may be required to work in the hospital setting if the service demands.
7 Day working shifts covering an 8-8 service .
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience;
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or above/equivalent or the willingness to complete within 12 months of employment or equivalent experience/and or qualifications.
- Education to GCSE or equivalent.
- A basic understanding of the philosophy of OT and its various core skills.
- An understanding of relevant legislative procedures within the OT department,
- Including Health and Safety at work and Moving and Handling.
- Ability to work independently or jointly with another member of staff.
Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) the post holder will be expected to:
- Assist with providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service.
- Carryout assessments and other tasks that have initially been screened by the therapist. This may include minor adaptations and equipment e.g. grab rails, banisters etc. and the completion of pre-operative assessments.
- To carry out appropriate intervention requesting advice or support as required.
- To perform any other task requested by the therapist appropriate to their remit, role and responsibilities.
- Assist the therapist in facilitating safe discharge of patients from care including delivery and fitting of equipment that has been agreed as been needed.
- Undertake appropriate training as indicated by the therapist specific to the client group encountered.
We are seeking to recruit a competent and enthusiastic Technical Instructor to join our friendly, well-established Occupational Therapy Service based at Wansbeck General Hospital in Northumberland . You will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and other therapy staff to deliver rehabilitation within the Rehab environment and the patient's home environment where applicable. You will carry out assessments and treatment sessions that have initially been screened by the therapist and deliver/fit equipment in patient's homes. You may be required to work in the hospital setting if the service demands.
7 Day working shifts covering an 8-8 service .
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience;
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or above/equivalent or the willingness to complete within 12 months of employment or equivalent experience/and or qualifications.
- Education to GCSE or equivalent.
- A basic understanding of the philosophy of OT and its various core skills.
- An understanding of relevant legislative procedures within the OT department,
- Including Health and Safety at work and Moving and Handling.
- Ability to work independently or jointly with another member of staff.
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Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) the post holder will be expected to:
- Assist with providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service.
- Carryout assessments and other tasks that have initially been screened by the therapist. This may include minor adaptations and equipment e.g. grab rails, banisters etc. and the completion of pre-operative assessments.
- To carry out appropriate intervention requesting advice or support as required.
- To perform any other task requested by the therapist appropriate to their remit, role and responsibilities.
- Assist the therapist in facilitating safe discharge of patients from care including delivery and fitting of equipment that has been agreed as been needed.
- Undertake appropriate training as indicated by the therapist specific to the client group encountered.
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