Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

Ward & home based assessments: supporting assessments as required with qualified OT Living skills: e.g. meal planning, cooking, budgeting, health education. Social skills: e.g. discussion groups, communication groups, orientation to the community, Life Story work Creative therapies: e.g.
art, craft, music, creative movement Education: information, technology, literacy, numeracy Cognitive skills: e.g. use of specific activity to develop concentration, memory cognition, problem solving sequencing and occupational competence. Recreation/leisure activities: promoting the use of community resources, hobbies/interests, gardening, voluntary work skills. Health and fitness activities: sport and fitness activities, indoor and outdoor, both on the unit and in the community.
To participate in the OT specific professional groups as appropriate and both clinical and professional meetings as directed by the OT/Team Manager or OT lead. To meet with registered OT each week for referral allocation and management under the terms of the agreed OT framework within the team. To report effectively both verbally and in writing to the occupational therapist, physiotherapist and multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) on the clients performance and progress as per their individual care plans. To liaise with external agencies as required.