Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Truro, TR1 3LJ
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
Are you an excited by the thought of working in a dedicated team of professionals who strive to do their best to deliver excellent Healthcare for the ...
To support Occupational Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients and the day-to-day running of the therapy environment.
To accept patients referred by a Therapist, and carry as own patient caseload. Treataccording to set treatment protocols,
Work unsupervised regularly, reporting back patient progress and informing the therapist of any problems.
To undertake the assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills. To use clinical reasoning, to formulate treatment programmes.
To liaise with the therapist as necessary regarding patient care.
To work unsupervised on the wards, providing patients and their carers with advice/teaching exercise programs. To assess patient's environmental circumstances, and consider provision of appropriate equipment and support.
To support patients, carers, staff and relatives by providing education and advice as appropriate under the instruction of therapists.
To participate in& support the provision of assessment and clinical treatment programmes following professional assessment and guidance. These may relate to all areas of mobility, transfers, personal & daily living, upper limb, cognitive, visual, perceptual, and sensory rehabilitation.
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
- St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
- West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent.
- NVQ Level lll or BTEC national diploma in appropriate area or equivalent relevant qualification such as or sports science / health related degree.
- Shows a commitment to working at RCHT
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study, e.g. Anatomy and Physiology ITEC, Access to Occupational/ physiotherapy Therapy course etc.
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience of working in an acute healthcare setting.
- Minimum of 12 months experience of working as an Occupational Therapy technician/assistant
- Experience of managing an independent caseload
Desirable
- Experience of post-operative bracing, gait education and post-op exercise programs
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
- Computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and to manage own caseload.
- Able to undertake the physical nature of the post including moving and handling patients and equipment
- Willing to undertake any necessary training and to participate in the training of others
Desirable
- Able to travel to other sites and to undertake duties such as home visits/
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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