Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Occupational Therapy Team. We are looking for a Occupational Therapy Technician to work with our frailty/gen med inpatients team at Worthing Hospital, providing therapeutic care to our patients. We can offer flexible hours. This is a fixed term role of 5 months. You will work as part of an established OT team working under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapists.
You will be required to carry thorough treatment programmes, accompany / assist on home assessments and participate in general administration and housekeeping tasks. You will have the opportunity to gain experience working in the many interesting aspects of Occupational Therapy.
The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate good communication and problem-solving skills and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.
Additional specific training is given to enable you to undertake the job.
If you'd like to visit or have a chat about this role please call Moe Atkins, Occupational therapy Operational Manager on , To apply, under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, technical and creative skills in the provision of a flexible, patient centred programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments.
To work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments for a selected caseload of patients, being able to make alterations when required by assessment of patient progress., + To manage a selected caseload of patients, under regular but not constant supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, to carry out the assessment and treatment of individual patients and groups, on the wards, in the Occupational Therapy department and to assist on home visits.
+ To carry out alone, under guidance of an Occupational Therapist, follow up visits to patients in their homes.
+ To arrange, under guidance from an Occupational Therapist, for the provision of standard specialist disability equipment and to teach and demonstrate the use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patient's functional ability, independence and safety.
+ To demonstrate understanding and implications of manual handling legislation and current best practice, applying this knowledge under guidance from an Occupational Therapist to the practice of therapeutic manual handling.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

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As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.