Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant
Agency: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Location: United Kingdom, Wales, Wrexham
Salary/Rate: 28,819 – 31,626 £ / Year
Job Summary
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join our passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapy team based in Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
Our team aims to maximise an individual’s abilities, with a focus on patient-centred goals, whilst enabling a safe discharge from hospital. With good MDT working and strong links with our community colleagues, our friendly team works together, helping to support patient flow, ensuring a smooth transition between hospital and community settings.
This post would be ideal for someone who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and has experience as an Occupational Therapy assistant with the required qualifications for this role commencing as a Band 4.
As an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor, you will hold a clinical and ward-based caseload in a rehabilitation setting, take the lead on discharge planning, and complete access visits in the community under the supervision of a qualified occupational therapist.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post
Main duties of the job
Clinical Support and Patient Care:
- Assist therapists in the delivery of the highest standards of patient care, following treatment plans devised by Occupational Therapists.
- Engage in the treatment of patients, providing support as needed and ensuring that therapy sessions are conducted effectively and safely.
- Demonstrate and issue daily living equipment as prescribed by an Occupational Therapist, ensuring patients understand its use and feel confident in using the equipment.
- Assist in the assessment of patient progress and report findings to the therapists to facilitate ongoing treatment planning.
Administrative Duties: Such as therapist and own diary management, Stock management, patient record keeping,
Team Collaboration: such as working as part of the MDT, participating in team meetings, and MDTs
Education and Training: E.G., Engaging in professional development, Team training sessions, supporting and guiding new team members.
Quality Improvement: Contributing to the continuous service development, identifying areas for improvement, and keeping up to date with current evidence-based practice
How to Apply;
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