Overview
We are seeking a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join the team at The Tarn Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The post holder will be a member of the wider Occupational Therapy (OT) team and will contribute to the provision of Occupational Therapy services across Oxleas House. You will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to enable service users to reach their recovery potential and develop the skills necessary to manage their occupational needs. You will motivate service users and encourage community re-integration by liaising with suitable local resources to promote social inclusion.
Responsibilities
* To manage own workload
* To work independently under the supervision of a registered OT as a member of the MDT
* Use technical, creative and psychosocial skills to assist in providing therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of service users
* To take responsibility for leading on the development of service user projects
* Communicate with service users/carers
* Provide feedback on therapeutic activities to supervisor, OT colleagues and MDT
* Have an awareness of social inclusion and skills development and ensure activities used focus on these objectives
* To undertake additional delegated responsibilities as directed by OT supervisor
* To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance
* To support service users within The Tarn and Acute Wards at Oxleas House, offering a range of therapeutic activities as well as encourage access to community activities to promote social inclusion
* To attend all relevant mandatory training as directed by the Trust
* To contribute to CPD through participation in training and development opportunities
* To attend the Trust wide OT Support Worker\'s Development group
* To participate in and contribute to the development of the service locally
* To ensure relevant national and local polices are implemented
* To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal guided by KSF
Clinical
* To work effectively as a member of a team in providing a programme of ward, department or community based therapeutic activities
* To use technical, creative, psychosocial and daily living skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities to promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion
* Under supervision of a registered OT, facilitate/co-facilitate planned group work and individual activities
* Contribute to formal OT assessments of service users under the guidance of a registered OT and provide feedback on service users occupational functioning
* Under supervision assist and support service users to achieve their goals
* To engage in the ongoing assessment and treatment of service users and adjust own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users
* To assist in the implementation, evaluation, and modification of OT interventions
* Under the supervision of a registered OT, develop and implement specific socially inclusive projects to meet the needs of service users
* To undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service
Research
* To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply them to practice
* To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects
Communication
* To communicate appropriately with service users and carers, team members and OT colleagues
* To communicate appropriately with those who have difficulty with communication for any reason
* To communicate effectively as required within job role using appropriate methods of communication
* To ensure that up to date electronic and written records are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards
* To report effectively to the MDT on service users\' progress/performance in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.
We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you\'re applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information. AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.
We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.
Working for our organisation
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children\'s centres, schools and people\'s homes.
We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary\'s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
* We\'re Kind
* We\'re Fair
* We\'re Listen
* We\'re Care
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