Community Technical Instructor

at  Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The Technical Instructor role is to complete new assessments for clients requesting review of walking aids, bathing needs and provision equipment to promote independence within the home, they also support our therapists with rehabilitation programmes for clients at home. To communicate information and advice to service users, carers, families, agencies and providers and professional colleagues verbally and in written form, using information technology appropriately. To provide written and electronic reports, providing details of assessments and recommendations. To make recommendations and facilitate the implementation and provision of assistive equipment and minor adaptations.
Fit assistive devices, equipment within competency banding with a degree of accuracy and expertise using hand-eye co-ordination. This may be undertaken in restrictive conditions i.e. clients home environment. Ability to support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with moving and handling duties

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