Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Generic Technician

Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Generic Technician Truro, England

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Full Time Truro, England 25147 - 27596 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy (Generic) Technical Instructor to join our friendly, busy department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust. This post is part of an Early Supported Discharge Team, visiting patients across Cornwall to deliver rehabilitation for frail and post-operative orthopaedic patients in their own homes. There are two posts available, both of which are based in the East of the County (Truro , St Agnes, Par, Wadebridge, Bodmin).

Dedication to providing high standards of care is essential as is the ability to communicate effectively with patients and visitors. Commitment to personal development and a willingness to learn new skills and ways of working is also vital – training and education opportunities will be provided to successful candidates.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

To assist in the development of Therapy Services by supporting Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients and the day-to-day running of the service.
To accept patients referred by an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist, and carry as own patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols, monitoring patient progression, make alterations (within protocols and scope of practice) to patient treatment programmes as required.
Work unsupervised regularly, reporting back patient progress and informing therapist(s) of any problems. Lone working is a key part of this post.
For a defined and delegated group of patients - to undertake the assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills. To use clinical reasoning, and utilise a range of assessment and treatment skills and options to formulate treatment programmes.

Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Generic Technician
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk
Truro, United Kingdom
Mairi McLean
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Hospital
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