Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor - Neuropsychiatry

at  St Andrews Healthcare

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor.
The role is within the Neuropsychiatry service working on Fenwick and Elgar, these wards form part of our female pathway. Our patients will range from those who are on an active rehabilitation programme, to those who need expert long term care with the provision of opportunities to engage in occupations that are important to them. The OT service is also responsible for prescribing and managing a wide range of equipment, such has wheelchairs and specialist beds.
Working within this setting will require resilience as it can be a challenging role.
Under the support and guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist, you will use technical and creative skills to provide patient centred programmes of therapeutic activities, to enable an individual to achieve their goals. You will have the opportunity to undertake training to improve your knowledge and skills to enable you to develop in this OT TI role.
As an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor you will have the opportunity to work with a highly motivated Occupational Therapy team. There will be opportunities to be involved in staff training and professional development as well as regular individual supervision from a Senior Occupational Therapist.