Generic Technical Instructor Within Therapy - Dewsbury, United Kingdom - The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

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Dewsbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Please click on the uploaded document for the full job description. Clinical duties/Patient contact To gather written information and verbal information from other professionals about patients. Reporting this effectively to a registered Therapist or technician.

Competency based Under the supervision of a registered Therapist to support patients to achieve identified therapy goals including the practising of tasks or functional activities such as self-care, domestic activities or recreational activities Under the supervision of a registered Therapist support patients in therapeutic activities and exercise programmes to promote rehab, independence and well being Under the supervision of a registered therapist, support patients in mobility and stairs assessments Following training, gather information from patients and report this effectively to the registered Therapist or Technician To prepare equipment or the environment for treatment sessions for both individual and groups of patients Work effectively as a member of the Therapy Team to undertake delegated tasks, which contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service To accompany and support Therapists and technical staff during home visits with patients or post-discharge follow-up visits To be responsible for planning own day to day allocated workload To work in a variety of settings as required by the needs of the service, including the ward, department, home or other community environments To undertake any administrative duties as designated by the team including collating resources To support and assist registered Occupational Therapists in the fabrication of splints To support team members in the administration and ordering of equipment for patients Keep treatment areas clean and tidy and clean walking aids and equipment in line with Trusts Infection Control Policy.