Generic Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy TI

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Generic Therapy Technical Instructor to work within the East IHC Flintshire Community Resource Team (CRT)

As a therapy assistant, the post holder will be responsible for providing clinical support to the qualified therapists within the Community Resource Team.

Working under the supervision of the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff, the post holder will undertake assessment and intervention with patients, within a protocol. Prescribe and issue assistive equipment and minor adaptations as appropriate.

We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, proactive individual who will be able to work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, other TIs and Support Workers.

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

Carry out skilled screening assessments using departmental protocols, recognising when issues fall outside competency.

Manage an autonomous caseload delegated by qualified therapists.

Participate in triage and prioritisation of referrals.

Assess, provide and review equipment to support safe daily living.

Work collaboratively within a multi-professional CRT to prevent hospital admissions/ tofacilitate early safe discharge from hospital.

Develop collaborative goals and care plans.

Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers.

Build therapeutic relationships using motivational skills.

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.