Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join the Medical and Surgical Specialities Team at University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust.
Working under the supervision of registered Occupational Therapists, the post holder will deliver delegated interventions, undertake rehabilitation activities, complete routine clinical and administrative tasks and support patients to maximise their independence during their hospital admission.
This hands-on, patient facing role requiring frequent direct contact, including supporting personal care, mobility activities of daily living, cognitive and functional rehabilitation and discharge planning processes.
The successful candidate will work as part of a MDT within a fast-paced acute hospital environment and will be expected to work flexibly across clinical areas to meet patient and service needs.
Clinical Areas Supported
The post holder will primarily work within:
Respiratory Medicine
Oncology Medicine
The post holder may also provide support within:
General Surgery
Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
Other acute inpatient specialties as required
This flexibility is essential to support patient flow and service resilience across the Medical and Surgical Occupational Therapy Service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Support Occupational Therapists in the delivery of assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning.
Deliver delegated therapy interventions and rehabilitation programmes.
Support patients to maximise independence in activities of daily living.
Assist with functional, cognitive and environmental assessments as delegated.
Support discharge planning processes and equipment provision.
Work with patients presenting with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nursing, Medical and Discharge Teams.
Work flexibly across Medical and Surgical specialties according to service need.
Participate in weekend and bank holiday services where required.
Work as part of a 7 day service, covering weekends and bank holidays.
Important: This is a physically demanding, hands-on rehabilitation role involving direct patient care, including personal care, mobility support, and working with patients with complex needs. Applicants must be prepared to actively participate in rehabilitation tasks. This is not an observational or administrative role, and applications not demonstrating relevant experience are unlikely to be shortlisted.