Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor - Bank INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Bank Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor/Senior Assistant Practitioner to work across occupational therapy teams in East IHC. The role involves delivering patient-centred care, supervising staff, and implementing treatment plans under OT direction.

The post requires experience with disability and rehabilitation, good communication and teamwork, and the ability to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Essential: OCN therapy assistants qualification or NVQ at level 3.
• Essential: GCSEs in Welsh or English (A–C).
• Desirable: Fluent written Welsh and IT capability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care under supervision of Occupational Therapists.
• Supervise and support junior staff and students where appropriate.
• Deliver treatment programmes and carry out routine administrative duties.
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to rehabilitation planning.
• Travel between locations as required.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

IT literacy

Education

OCN therapy assistants qualification or NVQ at level 3

GCSE Welsh or English (A-C)

Tools

ECDL or IT qualification

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD. This post is working as a Bank Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor/Senior Assistant Practitioner across occupational therapy teams in East IHC.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with occupational therapists in a variety of settings to deliver patient centred care. The clinical caseload is varied providing excellent job satisfaction.

The post holder will work with a large and experienced team, providing informal and formal supervision and development opportunities.

The post holder would be responsible for delivering treatment programmes with the patients that have been devised by the Occupational Therapist, as well as carrying out routine administrative duties.

The post holder will be fundamental in the patient’s rehabilitation journey, facilitating them to achieve independence.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• OCN therapy assistants qualification or equivalent e.g. NVQ at level 3
• Grades A to C in GCSE or equivalent qualification in a language - Welsh or English

Desirable criteria

• Recognised qualification in mathematics
• ECDL or similar IT based qualification
• First aid certificate
• BLS
• Food hygiene certificate

Experience

Essential criteria

• Considerable and substantial experience of working with people with a disability, illness or injury or as an OT assistant.

Desirable criteria

• Employment or voluntary experience in health, social care, or education environment.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to independently perform delegated clinical procedures within competence to the required standards.
• Able to recognise level of own competence, boundaries of role, scope for personal & service development & improvement
• Ability to communicate with and relate to people with a disability, illness or injury
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to handle patients and loads subject to DDA and requirements of work area
• Ability to work on own initiative with limited supervision & direction.
• Ability to work with others, to participate in teams,

Desirable criteria

• Information technology skills
• Fluent in written Welsh
• Able to accurately perform departmental requirements with numeracy

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Able to keep patient and department records to the required standards.
• Able to competently perform supportive functions to aid the running and organisation of the department.
• Knowledge and ability to express a well developed understanding of Occupational Therapy.
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy practice appropriate to grade and experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety and risk assessment
• Able to instruct and train subordinate staff and student OT’s.
• Knowledge of and training in manual handling

Personal Qualities

Essential Criteria

• Empathy for client group
• Personal maturity, reliability, integrity, confidence & life experience.
• Keen to develop knowledge and skills.

Other

Essential criteria

• Able to travel between locations, in a timely manner, as required
• Successful references

Desirable criteria

• Access to transport.