Job overview

Are you an experienced and motivated healthcare professional looking to further your career? We are seeking a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join our dedicated Neurosciences team at Cambridge University Hospitals. This role is part of two Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor roles within Neurosciences and Major Trauma. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives as part of a supportive and multidisciplinary environment.

As an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Under the guidance of registered Therapists, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Inpatient Therapy Service and be responsible for managing an allocated caseload within the Inpatient Wards. You will support patients in their hospital journey, working to enable independence and improve their quality of life.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to be part of an innovative team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include:

Manage an allocated caseload within the Neurosciences Inpatient Wards.
Support and implement therapy interventions designed by Occupational Therapists to facilitate rehab.

Conducting therapeutic activities and exercises with patients, in line with agreed care plans.

Completing assessments of patients’ functional abilities and reporting progress to Clinicians.

Supporting discharge planning by providing input on patients' progress and potential needs.

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of patient care.

Contributing to the smooth operation of the Therapy Service, including equipment management and administrative tasks.

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant, Assistant Practitioner or similar role within a healthcare setting.

Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and the role of Occupational Therapy.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families and colleagues.

A proactive, team-focused approach with the ability to work independently.

Competence in using IT systems for record-keeping and reporting.

NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification), or the willingness to work towards it.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.