Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

Job summary

Care Plus Group provides person centred support to those vulnerable adults requiring specialist therapy input within the North East Lincolnshire Area. Within Care Plus Group we provide a range of services in each area, there are highly skilled practitioners that place the individual at the forefront of their care and promote faster recovery from illness, prevent unnecessary acute hospital admissions and premature admissions to long-term care, support timely discharge from hospital and maximise independent living wherever possible. This is achievable through creative and unique interventions within each service area. Multi-professional staff will collaborate with individuals to ensure they achieve their full potential in terms of their level of independence, health and wellbeing.This post is to work specifically with the Occupational Therapy team, you will carry your own caseload, following triage, and have senior support from an occupational therapist(OT) within the team as required. The caseload will all be adults presenting with a range of conditions, including those with a palliative diagnosis, the post will sit in a team of OT/Physiotherapy staff.This Range 4 post, could be considered as a development opportunity to start at Range 3 for an individual with experience in enabling/ rehab field willing to work towards objectives to facilitate achieving a Range 4.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

*previous applicants need not apply*

Technical Instructor

Department: Community Therapy NEL

Base: Cromwell Road, Primary Care Centre

37.5 hours Permanent

Salary Range 4 £26,416 - £28,182 per annum - you will be appointed on a fixed salary point within the range

You will provide a high standard of practice undertaking all aspects of clinical duties appropriate for a Technical Instructor and you will liaise with the wider MDT and participate in the provision at each service in a variety of locations with the community, including home visits and group settings,providing an effective rehabilitation and discharge preparation service.

You will manage a defined caseload of patients using evidence based/patient-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, including discharge planning.

Complete therapy assessments, as part of this assessment consider rehabilitation needs, equipment and adaptations.

Use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills.

Devise suitable treatment plans for and with individuals, considering their needs and any specific local access criteria.

Supervise therapy programmes and alter/adapt the programme in routine situations (including the patients homes).

Give out, check and alter therapeutic equipment including assessment for mobility aids. Be responsible for the safe use of equipment and aids by patients in your care.

Manage the assessment, treatment and discharge of a patient caseload, as delegated by the therapist following triage.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Cromwell Primary Care Centre

Cromwell Road

Grimsby

DN31 2BH

Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Cromwell Primary Care Centre

Cromwell Road

Grimsby

DN31 2BH

Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

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