Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (WCH)

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (WCH)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor 22.5 hours per week, permanent contract.

Band 2 - 3 development post will be considered and expected to be achieved within 18 months (maximum). For the development post you will be expected to complete Diploma level 3 in health and social care to progress to band 3.

We are looking for a friendly and motivated individual to join our Occupational Therapy team at the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven as an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor.

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor will assist the Occupational Therapist to carry out delegated duties, within the acute team at the West Cumberland Hospital.

They will supervise and instruct patients in activities relating to their treatment programme and regularly feedback to the Occupational Therapist.

The service is part of a strong Occupational Therapy network, with links to the team at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, as well as the wider health and social care settings across North Cumbria. This provides many professional development opportunities and there is a strong focus on CPD within the team. You will have access to high quality, regular clinical supervision, and we offer an excellent induction, ongoing professional support and a highly rewarding job to the successful applicant.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Other requirements

• Support equality and value diversity.
• Willing to work flexibly.
• Willing to participate in rotational post if required.
• Driving licence. Able to travel independently of public transport.

Personal Circumstances

• Commitment to life long learning.
• Self-motivated.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Ability to establish relationships with patients and carers and work with them in a supported environment.
• Good personal organisation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• Observational skills.
• Ability to complete patient assessments in domiciliary settings.
• Ability to teach practical skills.
• Tact.
• Able to use own initiative.

Knowledge

• Physical disability and its impact on lifestyle.
• Professional conduct requirements.
• Understanding of the principles and techniques of Occupational Therapy.
• Specialised occupational therapy equipment.
• Equality legislation and best practice.
• Knowledge of falls prevention principles and management techniques.

Experience

• Work as an occupational therapy assistant or equivalent.
• Previous experience of working in an MDT.
• Caring responsibilities.
• Experience of facilitating groups.
• Employment in an acute hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake.
• GCSE English and maths or equivalent.
• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
• QCF III (health), equivalent or willingness and ability to undertake.

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.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

£24,169 to £25,674 a year Per annum pro rata