Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

Job overview

An exciting new opportunity has arose to join the  Occupational Therapy Specialist Services Team for Stroke Services.

Excellent communication, assessment, decision making, advocacy and IT skills are desired. There will be an expectation to transport and deliver minor aids / equipment within the community. The post holder will need to be able to meet the transport requirements of the post.

The successful candidate will be a vital member of the Occupational Therapy team.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received

Main duties of the job

• Assist provision of Occupational Therapy assessment and rehabilitation interventions for inpatient  stroke rehabilitation patients under direction from the OT and multidisciplinary team.  This includes ward based rehabilitation and supporting discharge home.
• Support the assessment, ordering delivery and fitting of appropriate equipment as assessed by the therapists. This will include community working to deliver and fit equipment in patient homes.
• Carry out assessments and other tasks that have either a) been screened by an OT or b) where the work boundaries are clearly defined (excluding complex assessments) with direct and indirect supervision of a registered therapist.  This may include screening for cognitive, visual and movement impairments using agreed tools (excluding complex assessments).
• Provide rehabilitation for personal care tasks, activities of daily living, upper limb rehabilitation, visual rehabilitation and cognitive rehabilitation.  This may be completing one-to-one therapy or completing group work, following a recommended rehab plan.
• Undertake appropriate training specific to the client group.
• Assist qualified staff in administrative tasks including requisitioning resources, managing referrals and maintaining updated resources.
• Liaise and feedback to other members of the MDT, including high standard of written notes
• Review and reflect on own practice and performance through regular participation in supervision and appraisal.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) the post holder will be expected to:

• Assist with providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service for stroke services, providing rehabilitation and discharge support.
• Carryout assessments and other tasks that have initially been screened by the therapist.   This may include one to one rehabilitation or group work.
• To carry out appropriate interventions, requesting advice or support as required.
• To work with multidisciplinary colleagues to maintain effective communication and provide integrated rehabilitation programmes.
• To perform any other task requested by the therapist appropriate to their remit, role and responsibilities.
• Undertake appropriate training as indicated by the therapist specific to the client group encountered
• To support occupational therapy administration function