Generic Physiotherapy/OT Technical Instructor

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a Generic Physiotherapy/OT Technical Instructor. The role involves conducting therapeutic interventions, supporting patients in rehabilitation, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be motivated, proactive, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Welsh language skills are desirable. This position is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about enhancing patient independence and care quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out therapeutic interventions.
• Desirable to speak Welsh.
• Willingness to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Gather baseline information for therapy assessments.
• Conduct therapeutic interventions.
• Promote wellbeing and independence through guidance.

Skills

Motivated

Proactive

Ability to work alongside others

Job description

Generic Physiotherapy/OT Technical Instructor

An opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Generic Therapy Technical Instructor to work within Ty Croes Atti Discharge to Recover and Assess Unit (D2RA). Ty Croes Atti aims to provide a 24 hour approach to rehab, promoting independence and assessing a service user's care and rehab needs with the ultimate goal of returning home.

We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, proactive individual who will be able to work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, other TIs and Support Workers. The role sits within the Flintshire Unscheduled Care Team where we value the importance of continuing professional development and Peer support. The successful candidate will be supported with supervision, appraisals and identifying learning opportunities and training.

Main duties of the job

• Gathering of baseline information to assist the Therapy Assessments.
• Carry out therapeutic interventions following initial assessments carried out by the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist.
• Interventions will include progression of transfers and mobility, delivery of exercise programmes including exercise classes and practicing activities of daily living such as washing and dressing and meal preparation.
• As a Band 4 TI you will also work independently to promote wellbeing, safety and independence within essential activities of daily living, by providing instruction, advice and treatment to the service-user and/or their carers.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Aptitude and Abilities

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Other

• Ability to move between departments and sites in a timely manner

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 for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.