Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

Job overview

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 mental illness. You will motivate service users and encourage community re-integration by liaising with suitable local resources to promote social inclusion.

OT Technical Instructors support individuals and groups in the Seven Day Therapies Programme, typically working some evenings, bank holidays, a Saturday and a Sunday across four weekends.

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

Key Task and Responsibilities

• To manage your 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance
• To support service users within the forensic service, offering a range of therapeutic activities as well as encourage access to community activities to promote social inclusion
• To attend all relevant mandatory training as directed by the Trust
• To contribute to CPD through participation in training and development opportunities
• To attend the Trust wide OT Support Worker’s Development group
• To participate in and contribute to the development of the service locally
• To ensure relevant national and local polices are implemented
• To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal guided by KSF.
• To work effectively as a member of a team by providing a programme of ward, department or community based therapeutic activities.
• To use technical, creative, psychosocial and daily living skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities to promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion
• Under supervision of a registered OT, facilitate/co-facilitate planned group work and individual activities
• Contribute to formal OT assessments of service users under the guidance of a registered OT and provide feedback on service users occupational functioning
• Under supervision assist and support service users to achieve their goals
• To engage in the ongoing assessment and treatment of service users and adjust own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.
• To assist in the implementation, evaluation, and modification of OT interventions
• Under the supervision of a registered OT, develop and implement specific socially inclusive projects to meet the needs of service users.
• To undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service
• To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply them to practice
• To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects
• To communicate appropriately with service users and carers, team members and OT colleagues
• To communicate appropriately with those who have difficulty with communication for any reason.
• To communicate effectively as required within job role using appropriate methods of communication.
• To ensure that up to date electronic and written records are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards
• To report effectively to the MDT on service users’ progress/performance in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure