Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor
We are seeking a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor. The post holder will be a member of the wider Occupational Therapy (OT) team and will contribute to the provision of occupational therapy services. You will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to enable service users to reach their recovery potential and develop the skills necessary to manage their occupational needs. You will motivate service users and encourage community re-integration by liaising with suitable local resources to promote social inclusion.
OT Technical Instructors work with both individuals and groups and contribute directly to the Seven Day Therapies Programme including evenings and weekends. Working pattern will be Tuesdays to Saturdays, 12pm - 8pm. (9 months Maternity Cover).
Main duties of the job
* To undertake additional delegated responsibilities as directed by OT supervisor
* To work as part of OT team to deliver effective service.
Job responsibilities
* To manage own workload
* To work independently under the supervision of a registered OT as a member of the MDT
* Use technical, creative and psychosocial skills to assist in providing therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of service users
* To take responsibility for leading on the development of service user projects
* Communicate with service users/carers
* Provide feedback on therapeutic activities to supervisor, OT colleagues and MDT
* Have an awareness of social inclusion and skills development and ensure activities used focus on these objectives
* To undertake additional delegated responsibilities as directed by OT supervisor
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualification pertaining to health and social care, i.e. City & Guilds or Health & Social Care NVQ Level 2 or equivalent skills acquired through in-service development or experience. Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Experience
* Demonstrable experience of working in health/social care/teaching setting. Experience of report/letter writing and form filling. Experience of training others in technical/leisure skills. Experience of working both independently and in a team, as well as providing group and 1:1 interventions
Knowledge and skills
* Ability to work single handed in ward and community settings. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems. Group work skills
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.
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