Therapy Technical Instructor - Home First Team
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Band 4 Therapy Technical Instructor (TI) to join ourHome First service.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, integrated multi-disciplinary team supporting people to leave hospital safely and be assessed in their own homes, promoting independence and recovery while avoiding unnecessary hospital stays. The service operates across acute wards and community settings including Surrey and Sussex Healthcare, First Community Health and Care and Surrey County Council. The role is hosted by Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
* Manage a delegated caseload of patients across hospital and community settings, under the direction and guidance of qualified therapy staff.
* Undertake functional assessments, carry out treatment plans, and support safe discharge planning within the D2A pathway.
* Participate in in-reach assessments on acute wards and follow patients home to continue assessment and intervention in their own environment.
* Prescribe and issue basic equipment, complete environmental assessments, and support problem-solving to maximise independence.
* Work closely across organisational boundaries with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Care, and wider MDT colleagues to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.
* Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and the ongoing embedding of the Home First ethos.
Person Specification
* Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role.
* A complete and accurate application.
* Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role.
* Evidence of suitability for role.
* Experience working as a therapy assistant or health care assistant.
* Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours.
* Experience of working as part of a team.
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.
£28,392 to £31,157 a year plus high cost allowance
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