Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

Job description

Job summary

As an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (OTTI) at The Brook, you will be a key member of the Occupational Therapy team, supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults during their inpatient admission.

Working under the supervision of Occupational Therapists, you will use practical, technical and creative skills to plan and deliver person-centred therapeutic activities and delegated OT interventions. You will support people to develop skills, confidence and independence in areas that matter to them, including daily living, routines, meaningful activity, sensory regulation, community participation and preparation for discharge.

A key part of the role is building positive therapeutic relationships and finding creative ways to support engagement. You will observe how people respond to activities, adapt your approach to meet individual communication, sensory and support needs, and provide feedback to Occupational Therapists to help evaluate and develop interventions.

You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, families and care providers, and may model approaches and practical strategies to others.

We are looking for someone who is practical, creative, organised and compassionate, with strong communication and problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in enabling people to participate in meaningful everyday life.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include:

• Planning and delivering delegated occupational therapy interventions and meaningful activities, both individually and in groups, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Supporting people to develop independence and participation in everyday activities, including self-care, daily living skills, routines, leisure, community access and preparation for discharge.
• Using practical, creative and technical skills to develop activities around each persons goals, strengths, interests and needs.
• Building therapeutic relationships and adapting communication and activities for people with different communication, sensory and learning needs.
• Observing and recording how people participate and respond, sharing this with the Occupational Therapist and contributing to the evaluation and adaptation of interventions.
• Supporting sensory and regulation approaches and the safe use of therapeutic equipment.
• Working alongside the wider multidisciplinary team, families and care providers, including modelling practical approaches and strategies.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to service development, audits and quality improvement.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities, requirements and person specification for this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities, requirements and person specification for this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3/Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent relevant qualification, or willingness to work towards this.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of supporting people in a health, social care, education or other relevant setting.
• Experience of supporting people to participate in activities, develop skills or increase independence.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.
• Experience of working with people who have communication or sensory needs.
• Experience of using practical, creative, leisure or therapeutic activities with others.
• Experience of working within an inpatient, healthcare or multidisciplinary setting.

Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently within agreed boundaries and seek guidance when required.
• Ability to adapt communication and approach to meet individual needs.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3/Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent relevant qualification, or willingness to work towards this.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of supporting people in a health, social care, education or other relevant setting.
• Experience of supporting people to participate in activities, develop skills or increase independence.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.
• Experience of working with people who have communication or sensory needs.
• Experience of using practical, creative, leisure or therapeutic activities with others.
• Experience of working within an inpatient, healthcare or multidisciplinary setting.

Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently within agreed boundaries and seek guidance when required.
• Ability to adapt communication and approach to meet individual needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address

The Brook

Langdon Hospital

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

United Kingdom

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