Overview
We are seeking a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor. The post holder will be a member of the wider Occupational Therapy (OT) team and will contribute to the provision of occupational therapy services. 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 mental illness. You will motivate service users and encourage community re-integration by liaising with suitable local resources to promote social inclusion.
Responsibilities
* OT Technical Instructors support individuals and groups in the Seven Day Therapies Programme, typically working some evenings, bank holidays, a Saturday and a Sunday across four weekends.
* 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.
* 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.
* Undertake additional delegated responsibilities as directed by OT supervisor.
* Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance.
* Support service users within the forensic service, offering a range of therapeutic activities and encourage access to community activities to promote social inclusion.
* Attend all relevant mandatory training as directed by the Trust.
* Contribute to CPD through participation in training and development opportunities.
* Attend the Trust-wide OT Support Worker's Development group; participate in and contribute to the development of the service locally.
* Ensure relevant national and local policies are implemented; review and reflect on own practice and performance through professional and operational supervision and appraisal guided by KSF.
* Work effectively as a member of a team by providing a programme of ward, department or community-based therapeutic activities.
* 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; engage in the ongoing assessment and treatment of service users and adjust interventions based on fluctuating needs.
* Assist in the implementation, evaluation, and modification of OT interventions; develop and implement specific socially inclusive projects to meet the needs of service users under supervision.
* Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
* Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice; broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.
* Communicate appropriately with service users and carers, team members and OT colleagues; with those who have difficulty with communication for any reason.
* Ensure up-to-date electronic and written records are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards; report effectively to the MDT on service users’ progress/performance in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure.
Minimum Criteria / Qualifications
* Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor – to work under supervision of a registered OT as part of the MDT.
* Ability to use technical, creative, psychosocial and daily living skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities to promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion.
* Experience in leading on the development of service user projects and facilitating group and individual activities.
* Good communication skills with service users, carers, and MDT members; ability to adapt communication for those with difficulties.
* Committed to ongoing training, professional development and CPD; willing to participate in mandatory trainings and development groups.
* Awareness of social inclusion and ability to promote community access to activities.
Additional Information
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. If you require adjustments for interview participation, please inform the appointing manager when scheduling your interview date and time. Please contact the hiring manager with any questions about the role or process.
Organisational Context
Working for Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, we offer NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure 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. We work with NHS colleagues, local councils and the voluntary sector; we have 4,300 staff across multiple sites and settings in the South of England. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care. Our values are: We’re Kind, We’re Fair, We Listen, We Care.
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