Technical Instructor

Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist the post holder will be expected to: To undertake domiciliary Therapy assessments, interventions and rehabilitation for a designated caseload. Be responsible for the assessing, issuing and fitting of specialist equipment and the provision of adaptations. Assessing to maintain the independence of client living within their home environments, following specific rehabilitation programmes set by the Therapist. Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence To be responsible for managing a caseload of clients identified by a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist using technical/creative skills to enable clients to maintain independence and well-being.
Compile reports on clients occupational functioning and formulate recommendations for specialist equipment and adaptations Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, undertake activities which enable individual clients to achieve their Occupational Therapy goals, using ongoing continuous assessment and adjusting own clinical interventions to meet the fluctuating needs of the clients. Under the supervision of a registered Physiotherapist, undertake rehabilitation programmes with clients to enable individuals to achieve Physiotherapy goals. Be responsible for the assessing, issuing and fitting of specialist equipment and the provision of adaptations, aiming to maintain the independence of clients living within their home environments. To undertake follow-up visits to review and monitor the continued suitability of equipment and adaptations.
Assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of Therapy and team interventions. Work effectively as a member of the Intermediate Careteam to provide a community based service by undertaking delegated tasks which contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service. Undertake the adjustment and alteration of specific items of equipment in line with appropriate health and safety guidelines. To be responsible for planning own day to day allocated workload including reacting to referrals within agreed time scales to prevent clients being admitted to hospital or other care settings.
To work independently in a variety of community settings, where the environment is previously unknown and may pose a risk to personal safety including exposure to varying degrees of cleanliness, space and temperature To be a car driver and drive as required throughout the day in all weather condition. To be flexible to work in a variety of clinical settings in Intermediate Care, and have the necessary competencies and skill required to undertake work as designated by an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. To assist the qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to carry out rapid, specialist assessments in the community in order to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. To carry out up to 6 weeks rehabilitation, as directed by the Therapist with clients in their own homes or in a relevant Intermediate Care setting, in order to maximise the clients independence.
To maintain confidentiality in line with Trust standards and policies. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal skills to establish a professional rapport with clients and encourage their interest and participation in the Therapy interventions by communicating with them in a way that reflects their views, autonomy and culture. To adapt own verbal and non verbal communication in order to work with clients in sensitive situations. To modify individual interaction where there may be difficulties with understanding for reasons such as physical or psychological impairment.
To report effectively to a registered Therapist and other agencies on recommendations for equipment or adaptations and in areas of client risk, self maintenance, productivity and leisure. To understand and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a registered Therapist to carry out specific interventions. To understand and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a registered Therapist to carry out specific interventions. To be responsible for the written recording of up to date, accurate information concerning the Therapy interventions in line with Intermediate Care, Trust and College of Occupational Therapy guidelines and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines