Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

Due to internal development within therapy services an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (TI) to join our inpatient team.

As a technical instructor you will be assessing and treating patients in a range of daily activities to encourage functional independence in preparation for their discharge from hospital.

You will be working under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other therapy support staff within the services.

The OT and PT team practice shared skills and you will be supported to achieve selective competencies within physiotherapy to enhance the service for our patients.

You will be supported to to develop the skills to work independently, to provide delivery of care including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies following a discharge to assess (D2A) model.

Basic IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records.

There is a commitment to support 7-day services in the medical division, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system will be required.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking applicants who have had experience working in a therapy environment, and have an understanding of the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients experiencing an acute admission and the effect this may have on their discharge.

We welcome applications from those who possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and initiative and are able to prioritise their workload in a busy environment.

You will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the trusts PROUD to CARE values.

Flexibility to help cover other wards will be required, in line with service needs.

About us

As a trust we offer

  • onsite parking,
  • wellbeing hub
    • counselling,
    • onsite exercise classes,
    • the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),
  • a number of refreshment outlets,
  • onsite post office
  • cash machines,
  • fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
  • outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks.

As a department we offer:

  • apprenticeship schemes,
  • departmental emotional support,
  • regular catch ups with head of department
  • regular supervision
  • yearly appraisal
  • weekly whole team meetings
  • in-service training programmes
  • formal and informal support
  • wellbeing champion

Details

Date posted

16 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-ICD-5787447

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oEducated to GCSE (A-C in Maths and English) or similar level
  • oQCF Level 3 Diploma/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a health related subject, or be willing to work towards this.

Desirable

  • NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health related subject

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience in a Therapy Service.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • oDemonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
  • oDemonstrates the ability to work independently with patients with a range of medical conditions
  • oExcellent communication skills

Trust Values

Essential

  • Proud to CARE- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oEducated to GCSE (A-C in Maths and English) or similar level
  • oQCF Level 3 Diploma/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a health related subject, or be willing to work towards this.

Desirable

  • NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health related subject

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience in a Therapy Service.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • oDemonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
  • oDemonstrates the ability to work independently with patients with a range of medical conditions
  • oExcellent communication skills

Trust Values

Essential

  • Proud to CARE- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Occupational Therapy

Rebecca Sheldon

rebeccasheldon@nhs.net

01246512648

Details

Date posted

16 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-ICD-5787447

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)