Job summary
JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor
BAND: 3
BASE: Your primary base will be Leicester Royal Infirmary; however travelbetween UHL's hospital sites will be required
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (worked between 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Sunday inclusive)
REPORTS TO: Speciality Lead for Medicine
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Therapy Services
Main duties of the job
We have a new vacancy for a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to work on the Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (SNRU) at Leicester General Hospital.
The Occupational Therapy Technical instructor role on Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (SNRU) is to support the Qualified Occupational Therapists and be member of a large supportive Therapy Team. This role also supports multi-disciplinary team providing specialist neuro rehabilitation working under the guidance of qualifiedOccupational Therapists.
You will implement and adapt treatment programmes within your scope of practice, including physical rehabilitation through the use of Therapeutic activities. You will focus on supporting activities of daily living and cognitive rehabilitation.This post requires enthusiasm and motivation to work within this clinical area and we are looking for applicants with effective communication skills, prioritisation and organisational skills. The ability to work on your own and as part of a team, to use your initiative and be able to work effectively and efficiently is essential. Previous experience as an OT assistantwithin Therapy (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy) at Band 2 or equivalent in a health/social care or associated area is essential.
Post holders will work their core hours Monday to Friday but will also be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a roster system.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out support duties such as photocopying, filing, data collection inputting. To administer and manage stock levels within the department.
- To ensure that patient equipment, assessment equipment etc. and the occupational therapy treatment environment are maintained in a safe and hygienic condition. To report faults and organise safe disposal of equipment.
- To be responsible for and participate in the clinical governance strategy for the occupational therapy department and Trust including risk, health and safety etc.
- To maintain high standards of written and verbal communication with occupational therapy colleagues, patients, carers and other health professionals.
- Take part in training to relevant team members e.g. Tiara and the use of equipment.
- Achieve accurate and timely inputting of patient data created by all staff within the musculoskeletal.
- Deliver education and training relating to specific interventions, exercise and rehab to colleagues, patients, carers and others.
- Generate reports/letters/bookings from a computerised system and in paper format.
- To participate in the induction of qualified Occupational Therapy staff, Students, Technical Instructors, Assistants and other staff.
- To be involved in clinical audit and related governance activity within the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out support duties such as photocopying, filing, data collection inputting. To administer and manage stock levels within the department.
- To ensure that patient equipment, assessment equipment etc. and the occupational therapy treatment environment are maintained in a safe and hygienic condition. To report faults and organise safe disposal of equipment.
- To be responsible for and participate in the clinical governance strategy for the occupational therapy department and Trust including risk, health and safety etc.
- To maintain high standards of written and verbal communication with occupational therapy colleagues, patients, carers and other health professionals.
- Take part in training to relevant team members e.g. Tiara and the use of equipment.
- Achieve accurate and timely inputting of patient data created by all staff within the musculoskeletal.
- Deliver education and training relating to specific interventions, exercise and rehab to colleagues, patients, carers and others.
- Generate reports/letters/bookings from a computerised system and in paper format.
- To participate in the induction of qualified Occupational Therapy staff, Students, Technical Instructors, Assistants and other staff.
- To be involved in clinical audit and related governance activity within the service.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Achieved GCSE Maths and English
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Achieved NVQ/BTEC qualifications
Role of OT
Essential
- Understands role of Occupational Therapist
- demonstrates enthusiasm for working in the clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Experince in healthcare setting
- demonstrates ability to prioritise a list of patients
- demonstrates ability to delegate tasks to more junior team members
Experience
Essential
- Understands the role of multidisciplinary team
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills
Experience
Essential
- previous experience of working with OT
Desirable
- Experince as therapy support worker
Trust Values
Desirable
- Aware of UHL Trust Values
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Achieved GCSE Maths and English
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Achieved NVQ/BTEC qualifications
Role of OT
Essential
- Understands role of Occupational Therapist
- demonstrates enthusiasm for working in the clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Experince in healthcare setting
- demonstrates ability to prioritise a list of patients
- demonstrates ability to delegate tasks to more junior team members
Experience
Essential
- Understands the role of multidisciplinary team
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills
Experience
Essential
- previous experience of working with OT
Desirable
- Experince as therapy support worker
Trust Values
Desirable
- Aware of UHL Trust Values
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.
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.
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).
