Job summary
Based with one or more of our teams and in homes and educational settings in Derby & Southern Derbyshire.
X2 Permanent posts - 30 hours
A Therapy Technical Instructor is required to work alongside qualified Paediatric Occupational Therapists. The successful candidate will work as part of the paediatric team, to assist Occupational Therapists in the treatment of individual or groups of children; to carry out Occupational Therapy programmes set by the therapists, monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback. The post also involves non-clinical duties including clerical and housekeeping to assist in the efficient functioning of the therapy department.
Previous experience is not essential but enthusiasm and a passion for working with children is.
We work with children with a variety of needs affected by physical & sensory impairments or co-ordination difficulties (DCD). As a team, we are committed to improving opportunities for participation and independence in all areas of children's lives and our work takes us to a variety of settings i.e. clinics, school and homes.
Putting People First, including our staff, is an underlying value within Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust. We operate flexible working arrangements. Regular supervision is provided, and we encourage training and personal development.
This is a community post and will involve a travelling between appointments, a car driver is therefore essential. Allowances are payable.
Main duties of the job
An Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor working alongside qualified Occupational Therapists. Carrying out a variety of tasks relating to children's care to ensure the delivery of an effective service to children.
To assist the Occupational Therapists in the treatment of individual or groups of children.
To carry out Occupational Therapy programmes set by the therapists, monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.
The post also involves non-clinical duties including clerical and housekeeping to assist in the efficient functioning of the therapy department.
To participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service as part of the team.
To liaise with relevant Clinical, Social and Educational agencies to ensure provision of appropriate care and support.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o4 GCSE's or equivalent to include English Language
- oExperience of working with or caring for children
Desirable
- oHCA or NNEB or equivalent
- oIT and administrative qualifications
- oExperience of working independently
- oExperience of working in paediatric relevant environment
- oTrusted Assessor qualification
- oEither - oExperience as a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor oOr as a SEN Teaching Assistant with a variety of experience oOr an administrator with past experience of working with children in clubs / schools etc.
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills to work appropriately with patients and their families
- oAbility to work independently
- oFollowing and completing delegated tasks
- oExcellent written , verbal, non-verbal communication skills and negotiation skills
- oGood time management
- oPrioritising skills
- oIT skills including use of word and excel
Desirable
- oEvidence of work with groups of children
- oGood manual handling skills and evidence of training
- oEvidence of experience / training in mobility and exercise
- oEvidence of competency to follow a therapy programme and recognise the need for professional intervention when required
- oStandard keyboard skills
- oAbility to exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries / problems
Knowledge
Essential
- oAn awareness of the impact of physical and learning disability on child development and family dynamics
- oPassion to work with children and families
- oAble to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- oAble to maintain judgement under pressure
- oAdaptable to change or unpredictable situations
- oAble to work efficiently at a fast pace in a busy environment
- oCalm and confident manner
- oGood communication skills
Desirable
- oUse of low and high tech' communication aids
- oKnowledge and understanding of a range of administrative procedures
Disposition
Essential
- oPassion to work with children and families
- oAble to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- oAble to maintain judgement under pressure
- oAdaptable to change or unpredictable situations
- oAble to work efficiently at a fast pace in a busy environment.
- oCalm and confident manner
- oGood communication skills
demands of the post
Essential
- oAccess to transport to undertake work duties
- oPhysical ability to carry out manual handling tasks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o4 GCSE's or equivalent to include English Language
- oExperience of working with or caring for children
Desirable
- oHCA or NNEB or equivalent
- oIT and administrative qualifications
- oExperience of working independently
- oExperience of working in paediatric relevant environment
- oTrusted Assessor qualification
- oEither - oExperience as a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor oOr as a SEN Teaching Assistant with a variety of experience oOr an administrator with past experience of working with children in clubs / schools etc.
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills to work appropriately with patients and their families
- oAbility to work independently
- oFollowing and completing delegated tasks
- oExcellent written , verbal, non-verbal communication skills and negotiation skills
- oGood time management
- oPrioritising skills
- oIT skills including use of word and excel
Desirable
- oEvidence of work with groups of children
- oGood manual handling skills and evidence of training
- oEvidence of experience / training in mobility and exercise
- oEvidence of competency to follow a therapy programme and recognise the need for professional intervention when required
- oStandard keyboard skills
- oAbility to exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries / problems
Knowledge
Essential
- oAn awareness of the impact of physical and learning disability on child development and family dynamics
- oPassion to work with children and families
- oAble to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- oAble to maintain judgement under pressure
- oAdaptable to change or unpredictable situations
- oAble to work efficiently at a fast pace in a busy environment
- oCalm and confident manner
- oGood communication skills
Desirable
- oUse of low and high tech' communication aids
- oKnowledge and understanding of a range of administrative procedures
Disposition
Essential
- oPassion to work with children and families
- oAble to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- oAble to maintain judgement under pressure
- oAdaptable to change or unpredictable situations
- oAble to work efficiently at a fast pace in a busy environment.
- oCalm and confident manner
- oGood communication skills
demands of the post
Essential
- oAccess to transport to undertake work duties
- oPhysical ability to carry out manual handling tasks
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.
