Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor in Truro

This is a full time Band 4 Occupational Therapy Tech position in the Trauma and Orthopaedics Team at Treliske. To support Occupational Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients and the day-to-day running of the therapy environment.

To accept patients referred by a Therapist, and carry as own patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols, monitoring patient progression, make alterations (within protocols and scope of practice) to patient treatment programmes as required. Work unsupervised regularly, reporting back patient progress and informing the therapist of any problems.

For a defined and delegated group of patients - to undertake the assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills. To use clinical reasoning, and utilise a range of assessment and treatment skills and options to formulate treatment programmes.

• To liaise with the therapist as necessary regarding patient care, highlighting any variations to expected outcomes from treatment programmes you deliver.
• To work unsupervised on the wards, providing patients and their carers with advice/teaching exercise programs.
• To assess patient's environmental circumstances, and consider provision of appropriate equipment and support.
• To support patients, carers, staff and relatives by providing education and advice as appropriate under the instruction of therapists.
• To participate in & support the provision of assessment and clinical treatment programmes following professional assessment and guidance.
• To fully participate in the inter-professional evaluation of the assessment and treatment programme to ensure patients meet their ongoing health & wellbeing needs.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

Job responsibilities:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: NHS Employers.

We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

• Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent.
• NVQ Level lll or BTEC national diploma in appropriate area or equivalent relevant qualification such as sports science / health related degree.
• Evidence of recent study, e.g. Anatomy and Physiology ITEC, Access to Occupational/physiotherapy Therapy course etc.
• Comprehensive experience of working in an acute healthcare setting.
• Minimum of 12 months experience of working as an Occupational Therapy technician/assistant.
• Experience of managing an independent caseload.
• Experience of post-operative bracing, gait education and post-op exercise programs.

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.