Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor
Are you an experienced healthcare professional looking to further your career? We are seeking a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join our dedicated Occupational Therapy Surgery Team at Cambridge University Hospitals. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives as part of a supportive and multidisciplinary environment.
As an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Under the guidance of Registered Therapists, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Inpatient Therapy Service and be responsible for managing an allocated caseload within the Inpatient Wards. You will support patients in their hospital journey, working to enable independence and improve their quality of life.
Responsibilities
* Manage an allocated caseload within the Surgery Wards.
* Support and implement therapy interventions designed by Occupational Therapists.
* Conduct therapeutic activities and exercises with patients, in line with agreed care plans.
* Assist in assessments of patients’ functional abilities and report progress to Senior Clinicians.
* Support discharge planning by providing input on patients' progress and potential needs.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patient care.
* Contribute to the smooth operation of the Therapy Service, including equipment management and administrative tasks.
Qualifications & Competencies
* Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant, Assistant Practitioner or similar role within a healthcare setting.
* Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and the roles of Occupational Therapy.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families and colleagues.
* A proactive, team-focused approach with the ability to work independently.
* Competence in using IT systems for record-keeping and reporting.
* NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification), or the willingness to work towards it.
Employee Rights and EEO Statement
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Benefits
* On‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse and day nurseries.
* Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel and free park and ride bus journeys between key sites.
* Subsidised cost of parking.
* 24/7 hot food available at a reduced cost.
* Staff pod break spaces with free tea and coffee, break spaces and private outside area.
* Flexible arrangements including part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
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