Technical Instructor

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist the post holder will be expected to:
• To undertake domiciliary Therapy assessments, interventions and rehabilitation for a designated caseload.
• Be responsible for the assessing, issuing and fitting of specialist equipment and the provision of adaptations.
• Assessing to maintain the independence of client living within their home environments, following specific rehabilitation programmes set by the Therapist.
• Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence
• To be responsible for managing a caseload of clients identified by a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist using technical/creative skills to enable clients to maintain independence and well-being.
• Compile reports on clients occupational functioning and formulate recommendations for specialist equipment and adaptations
• Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, undertake activities which enable individual clients to achieve their Occupational Therapy goals, using ongoing continuous assessment and adjusting own clinical interventions to meet the fluctuating needs of the clients.
• Under the supervision of a registered Physiotherapist, undertake rehabilitation programmes with clients to enable individuals to achieve Physiotherapy goals.
• Be responsible for the assessing, issuing and fitting of specialist equipment and the provision of adaptations, aiming to maintain the independence of clients living within their home environments.
• To undertake follow-up visits to review and monitor the continued suitability of equipment and adaptations.
• Assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of Therapy and team interventions.
• Work effectively as a member of the Intermediate Careteam to provide a community based service by undertaking delegated tasks which contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
• Undertake the adjustment and alteration of specific items of equipment in line with appropriate health and safety guidelines.
• To be responsible for planning own day to day allocated workload including reacting to referrals within agreed time scales to prevent clients being admitted to hospital or other care settings.
• To work independently in a variety of community settings, where the environment is previously unknown and may pose a risk to personal safety including exposure to varying degrees of cleanliness, space and temperature
• To be a car driver and drive as required throughout the day in all weather condition.
• To be flexible to work in a variety of clinical settings in Intermediate Care, and have the necessary competencies and skill required to undertake work as designated by an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
• To assist the qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to carry out rapid, specialist assessments in the community in order to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
• To carry out up to 6 weeks rehabilitation, as directed by the Therapist with clients in their own homes or in a relevant Intermediate Care setting, in order to maximise the clients independence.
• To maintain confidentiality in line with Trust standards and policies.
• To use a range of verbal and non-verbal skills to establish a professional rapport with clients and encourage their interest and participation in the Therapy interventions by communicating with them in a way that reflects their views, autonomy and culture.
• To adapt own verbal and non verbal communication in order to work with clients in sensitive situations.
• To modify individual interaction where there may be difficulties with understanding for reasons such as physical or psychological impairment.
• To report effectively to a registered Therapist and other agencies on recommendations for equipment or adaptations and in areas of client risk, self maintenance, productivity and leisure.
• To understand and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a registered Therapist to carry out specific interventions.
• To understand and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a registered Therapist to carry out specific interventions.
• To be responsible for the written recording of up to date, accurate information concerning the Therapy interventions in line with Intermediate Care, Trust and College of Occupational Therapy guidelines and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working as part of a team

• Previous Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy experience
• Experience of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle
• Previous Community experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 GCSE/equivalent

• NVQ/equivalent in a health or social care subject

Skills and Abilities

• Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Able to work independently and follow through agreed plans
• Able to manage time effectively
• Able to fit and use health care / disability equipment
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Experience of using information technology.

• To have experience in prioritization of work and manage this effectively.
• To be able to feedback appropriate and relevant clinical information

Personal Attributes

• Interest in working within a health/social care environment
• To accept responsibilities of lone working
• Commitment to providing a quality service
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice and changing situations

• Motivation to learn and develop

Knowledge and Awareness

• Knowledge of health and safety issues
• Aware of the impact of health and disability problems
• Aware of social and health care systems
• Aware of how communication can be adapted to respond to a variety of clinical situations
• Knowledge of disability equipment and adaptations

• Knowledge of a variety of medical conditions including Orthopaedic conditions and mental health.
• Awareness of Intermediate Care and role of service.
• Awareness of the roles of the multi-disciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Waterton House

Waterton Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF28HT

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/