Generic Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for Band 4 Generic OT/ PT Technical Instructor's to join the Home First Team in BCUHB East. The post holder will work independently under the direction of a physiotherapist/occupational therapist to support an efficient day-to-day running of the therapy service by providing highly skilled support work. To contribute to the general running of the Home First Service.

To work under direction of a qualified therapist but in an unsupervised capacity to assist in the overall clinical and administrative management of patients and to facilitate, discharge home from the acute hospital to their place of residence.

To deliver routine therapeutic treatment programmes independently and progress treatments within guidelines and protocols. To be accountable for these tasks.

To participate in training of self and others to update and assist in service changes within designated area.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a generic band 4 therapy technical instructor to work within the Home First Team

The successful candidate will;

• Assist the qualified occupational therapist or physiotherapist in the overall management of patients therapy needs in collaboration with carers, support workers, health staff and agencies.
• Under the direction and guidance of the qualified occupational therapist or physiotherapist, to manage and be responsible for their own clinical caseload of clients, following therapeutic programmes in order to improve their physical abilities and to minimise disabilities.
• Work independently using own initiative, within level of competence.
• Work in a variety of settings that may include hospital units or patients own homes.

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.