Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

Care Plus Group

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

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

Within each area there are highly skilled practitioners that place the individual at the forefront of their care and promote faster recovery from illness, prevent unnecessary acute hospital admissions and premature admissions to long-term care, support timely discharge from hospital and maximise independent living wherever possible. This is achievable through creative and unique interventions within each service area. Multi-professional staff will collaborate with individuals to ensure they achieve their full potential in terms of their level of independence, health and wellbeing. The postholder will provide cover/support to each service when required.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

*previous applicants need not apply*

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.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,645 to £27,202 a year you will be appointed on a fixed salary point within the range

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9814-25-100

Job locations

Cromwell Primary Care Centre

Cromwell Road

Grimsby

DN31 2BH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Person Specification

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

Desirable

  • Awareness of health promotion / education

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of and competency in therapeutic support work, ideally as an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of multidisciplinary and/or multi-agency working
  • Previous experience of working with volunteers and/or community groups

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

Desirable

  • Moving and Handling Training
  • Basic Understanding of Risk Management
  • Health & Safety training

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
Person Specification

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

Desirable

  • Awareness of health promotion / education

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of and competency in therapeutic support work, ideally as an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of multidisciplinary and/or multi-agency working
  • Previous experience of working with volunteers and/or community groups

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

Desirable

  • Moving and Handling Training
  • Basic Understanding of Risk Management
  • Health & Safety training

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

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Cromwell Primary Care Centre

Cromwell Road

Grimsby

DN31 2BH


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Cromwell Primary Care Centre

Cromwell Road

Grimsby

DN31 2BH


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Occupational Therapist

Sue Crawford

01472255678

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,645 to £27,202 a year you will be appointed on a fixed salary point within the range

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9814-25-100

Job locations

Cromwell Primary Care Centre

Cromwell Road

Grimsby

DN31 2BH


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