Technical Instructor – Acute Therapy Team

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Therapy Technical Instructor to join the Acute Therapy team on a 9-month fixed-term contract.

As a therapy Technical Instructor you will work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to ensure a high quality, patient centered approach. The role involves working closely with patients to optimise their ability to perform activities of daily living and to maximise independence.  The role will also include non-clinical tasks such as record keeping, data collection, admin tasks and equipment maintenance.

The position can be physically demanding and requires excellent communication skills. You will be required to write directly into electronic medical notes, so a good standard of written work is essential. Due to the busy nature of the wards, you will also need to be resilient and organised.

Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate some understanding of the role of therapies and  rehab in the acute setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working in as a therapy assistant in acute or community settings. No professional qualifications are required.

The working environment is friendly, caring and supportive. I

Please see our recruitment video below:

Working as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist at UCLH - YouTube

Main duties of the job

• Provide both clinical and administrative support to the Acute Therapy team across AMU and A&E •    Show initiative, motivation and excellent organisational ability when working closely with therapy staff to develop administrative support and systems for the therapy team. •    To work without direct supervision, but under the direction of a qualified staff member, in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group/class as part of the treatment and rehabilitation programme. •    To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and carers. •    Post-holder will be expected, after appropriate training, to perform manual handling tasks. •    Demonstrate time management & prioritisation skills. •    Communicate to the therapists, and other members of the multi-professional team, changes in the patient's condition, response to intervention and relevant discharge plans. •    To provide cover for other Support Staff across the service during periods of absence. •    Required to work with their team on service development and quality assurance projects. •    Participate in 7-day service rota where appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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