Technical Instructor
Job Description
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the MY Therapy service to recruit a highly motivated band 3 Technical Instructor. MY Therapy service is a large and very busy MDT incorporating Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and support staff. We are proud to have played a large part in the Connecting Care Closer to Home agenda for Wakefield. We are based across the Wakefield District covering several bases. Our team is flexible and the successful candidate will be asked to work across a variety of bases accross the Wakefield District.
NHS and Council workers, together with the voluntary sector in Wakefield District, have been part of this scheme to pioneer integrated care between a number of organisations in particular Health, Social Care and the voluntary sector to deliver more joined up services closer to home where possible for citizens. The aim is to help people to remain more independent for longer whilst receiving health and social care in their own home where possible.
The Community was rated as Good when last inspected by the CQC and the successful candidate will instil the Trusts values and behaviours in ensuring quality services continue to be delivered and to strive for further improvement.
Please see our video to find out more about our team:
You Tube: Be part of MY team: Welcome to MY Therapies:
https://youtu.be/CmgWjLeiY8c
Main duties of the job
Duties will include providing support and assistance to registered therapists in the assessment and treatment of complex patients. You will use specialist technical skills and knowledge to provide a flexible, client centred, therapeutic programme for patients with a variety of physical, psychological and social needs.
The Band 3 Technical Instructor will provide rehabilitation to individuals within the Wakefield area, assisting in preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital and facilitating timely discharges from hospital. The position will provide an exciting opportunity to be involved in an established team but also as part of a larger rehabilitation service.
This post will provide an opportunity to be involved in further integration between health, social and voluntary services for Wakefield residents in line with the Connecting Care agenda.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To be responsible for managing a caseload of clients identified by a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist using technical/creative skills to enable clients to maintain independence and well-being.
- Compile reports on clients occupational functioning and formulate recommendations for specialist equipment and adaptations
- Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, undertake activities which enable individual clients to achieve their Occupational Therapy goals, using ongoing continuous assessment and adjusting own clinical interventions to meet the fluctuating needs of the clients.
- Under the supervision of a registered Physiotherapist, undertake rehabilitation programmes with clients to enable individuals to achieve Physiotherapy goals.
- Be responsible for the assessing, issuing and fitting of specialist equipment and the provision of adaptations, aiming to maintain the independence of clients living within their home environments.
- To undertake follow-up visits to review and monitor the continued suitability of equipment and adaptations.
- Assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of Therapy and team interventions.
- Work effectively as a member of the Intermediate Careteam to provide a community based service by undertaking delegated tasks which contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
- Undertake the adjustment and alteration of specific items of equipment in line with appropriate health and safety guidelines.
- To be responsible for planning own day to day allocated workload including reacting to referrals within agreed time scales to prevent clients being admitted to hospital or other care settings.
- To work independently in a variety of community settings, where the environment is previously unknown and may pose a risk to personal safety including exposure to varying degrees of cleanliness, space and temperature
- To be a car driver and drive as required throughout the day in all weather condition.
- To be flexible to work in a variety of clinical settings in Intermediate Care, and have the necessary competencies and skill required to undertake work as designated by an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
- To assist the qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to carry out rapid, specialist assessments in the community in order to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- To carry out up to 6 weeks rehabilitation, as directed by the Therapist with clients in their own homes or in a relevant Intermediate Care setting, in order to maximise the clients independence.
- To maintain confidentiality in line with Trust standards and policies.
- To use a range of verbal and non-verbal skills to establish a professional rapport with clients and encourage their interest and participation in the Therapy interventions by communicating with them in a way that reflects their views, autonomy and culture.
- To adapt own verbal and non verbal communication in order to work with clients in sensitive situations.
- To modify individual interaction where there may be difficulties with understanding for reasons such as physical or psychological impairment.
- To report effectively to a registered Therapist and other agencies on recommendations for equipment or adaptations and in areas of client risk, self maintenance, productivity and leisure. To understand and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a registered Therapist to carry out specific interventions.
- To understand and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a registered Therapist to carry out specific interventions.
Person Specification
Other Factors
Essential
- Full clean driving license and access to a car for work
Desirable
- Experience of using information technology
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience within Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, health or social care or relevant technical area.
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy experience,
- Experience of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle,
- Previous Community experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Able to work independently and follow through agreed plans
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to fit and use health care / disability equipment
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Desirable
- To have experience in prioritization of work and manage this effectively.
- To be able to feedback appropriate and relevant clinical information
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 2 GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent in a health or social care subject
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission ...
