Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Technical Instructor
Care Plus Group provides person centred support to those vulnerable adults requiring specialist therapy input within the North East Lincolnshire Area. Within Care Plus Group we provide a range of services including:
* Adult Learning Disability
* HOPE (Falls and Respiratory Services)
* Reablement @ Home
* Community Urgent Care Team
* Moving and handling
* Community Inpatient Unit
* Therapy support into Community Therapy Team NEL
The postholder will provide cover/support to each service when required.
Main duties of the job
Technical Instructor
Department: Community Therapy NEL
Base: Cromwell Road, Primary Care Centre
37.5 hours Permanent
Salary Range 4 £24,645 - £27,202 per annum - you will be appointed on a fixed salary point within the range
You will provide a high standard of practice undertaking all aspects of clinical duties appropriate for a Technical Instructor and you will liaise with the wider MDT and participate in the provision at each service in a variety of locations with the community, including home visits and group settings, providing an effective rehabilitation and discharge preparation service.
You will manage a defined caseload of patients using evidence based/patient-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, including discharge planning.
Complete therapy assessments, as part of this assessment consider rehabilitation needs, equipment and adaptations.
Devise suitable treatment plans for and with individuals, considering their needs and any specific local access criteria.
Supervise therapy programmes and alter/adapt the programme in routine situations (including the patients homes).
Give out, check and alter therapeutic equipment including assessment for mobility aids. Be responsible for the safe use of equipment and aids by patients in your care.
Manage the assessment, treatment and discharge of a patient caseload, as delegated by the therapist following triage.
Qualifications Essential
* Foundation Degree in relevant subject area
* or
* NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject area with 2 years experience of therapeutic support work
* Minimum Level 2 Numeracy and literacy or equivalent level of competence
Experience Essential
* Previous experience of and competency in therapeutic support work, ideally as an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor or equivalent.
Skills & Knowledge Essential
* Able to work effectively in a team and in collaboration with other disciplines and agencies.
* Self-motivated to work independently with delegated tasks
* Understanding of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling issues and Risk Assessment
* Understanding of local community issues in North East Lincolnshire
* Clear and effective communication skills both verbal and written
* Accurate record keeping and competent in Microsoft office including Word, Outlook & Excel
* Empathetic approach
* Able to move and handle safely
* Motivational skills
Other Essential
* Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
* Ability to transport self and others around the area.
* Ability to maintain moderate to intense physical effort
Employer details
Employer name: Care Plus Group
Address: Cromwell Primary Care Centre, Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2BH
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