Job Overview
We are a team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working closely with the multidisciplinary team to prevent further deterioration in patients' physical functioning and wellbeing. We cover the areas of Chorley, Preston and South Ribble.
Role
Your role will be to support the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapists within the team at Longridge Community Hospital including undertaking non-complex assessments and carrying out treatment plans under the direction of the therapists.
We are looking for a flexible Technical Instructor / Assistant Practitioner who is able to work across a range of settings and has experience working to support Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions within rehabilitation and/or admission avoidance. The role involves working with patients in their own homes and a variety of community settings including Longridge Hospital. You will require the ability to travel to carry out home visits.
Qualifications
We are looking for a Technical Instructor / Assistant Practitioner with excellent communication skills and who has the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
Diversity and Inclusion
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
Working Conditions
LSCFT supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.
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