Central London Community Health Trust

Technical Instructor

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Job summary

Technical Instructor/Rehab Support Worker (Barnet Planned Care- One Care Home Team- CLCH NHS Trust) Permanent post - Band 4

We are the One Care Home Team, we work within care homes in Barnet to help improve the health and independence of elderly residents. We are a close supportive team and value and appreciate our staff and their individual contributions in helping us to achieve our team goals.

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and dynamic Technical Instructor/Rehab Support Worker. They should have experience in community rehabilitation and working with patients to achieve rehabilitation goals.

The One Care Home Team's purpose is to provide high-quality therapy input to residents of care homes to help them achieve their goals and maximise their functional independence.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with therapy and nursing colleagues within the team, as well as with care home staff, managers and residents. The post holder will work especially closely with the occupational therapist to prescribe appropriate equipment to residents based on need.

The successful applicant will receive regular supervision; have access to a wide range of development opportunities to support their continued professional development

This is an exciting opportunity to have a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of elderly residents within care homes.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

16 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year Per annum, inclusive of HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-NORTH-8479

Job locations

Edgware Community Hospital

London

HA8 0AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To independently complete basic functional assessments with clients, incorporating analytical, investigative, and physical skills under the supervision of Qualified therapists.

To independently complete basic activity of daily living assessments, these could include personal ADLs, hot drink and meal preparation and support Occupational Therapy interventions.

To assist in completing risk assessment of the environment and safety within the home under the guidance of senior team members following local and Trust policies.

To prescribe, order issue and fit a designated range of equipment and instruct clients and carers on appropriate use, maintenance and fitting of equipment.

To develop the knowledge and understanding concerning relevant Medical conditions for example, routine Hip and Knee Replacements, Dementia, Falls, frailty, spasticity etc. to support enhanced elderly care.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To independently complete basic functional assessments with clients, incorporating analytical, investigative, and physical skills under the supervision of Qualified therapists.

To independently complete basic activity of daily living assessments, these could include personal ADLs, hot drink and meal preparation and support Occupational Therapy interventions.

To assist in completing risk assessment of the environment and safety within the home under the guidance of senior team members following local and Trust policies.

To prescribe, order issue and fit a designated range of equipment and instruct clients and carers on appropriate use, maintenance and fitting of equipment.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oGood general education (To GCSE or equivalent knowledge) NVQ Level III
oGood oral and written communication skills, basic computer and keyboard skills.
oNeeds to be a car driver for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oGood general education (To GCSE or equivalent knowledge) NVQ Level III
oGood oral and written communication skills, basic computer and keyboard skills.
oNeeds to be a car driver for this role

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital

London

HA8 0AD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital

London

HA8 0AD

Employer's website

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