Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

We are seeking to recruit a competent and enthusiastic

Technical Instructor

to join our friendly, well-established Occupational Therapy Service based at Astor Court Intermediate Care Unit in Northumberland. You will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and other therapy staff to deliver rehabilitation within the rehab environment and the patient''s home environment where applicable. You will carry out assessments and treatment sessions that have initially been screened by the therapist and deliver/fit equipment in patients'' homes. You may be required to work in the hospital setting if the service demands. The role involves

7-day working shifts

covering an

8-8 service .Minimum requirements:NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or above/equivalent or the willingness to complete within 12 months of employment or equivalent experience/and/or qualifications.Education to GCSE or equivalent.A basic understanding of the philosophy of OT and its various core skills.An understanding of relevant legislative procedures within the OT department, including Health and Safety at work and Moving and Handling.Ability to work independently or jointly with another member of staff.About our organization:We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality — opening a state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organizations in England?Work in an organization that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does on patient experience. You can live and breathe in an area with the cleanest air, cost-effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools, and a wealth of history on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well, it isn''t. This is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare — this is the Northumbria Way! Please read the ''applicant guidance notes'' before submitting your ..... full job details .....