Occupational Therapy Technician

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Technician to work in a busy fracture clinic and assist the occupational therapists in the Splinting and Bracing team with routine administration and stock control. the work is rewarding and the successful candidate will be trained to fit braces to adults and children with orthopaedic trauma. At times applicants will be expected to work with minimal supervision. A basic qualification or experience in healthcare would be an advantage along with good communication skills, a caring demeanour and a technical/mechanical aptitude.

To support Occupational Therapists in the day-to-day running of the Therapy Department's Splinting and Bracing service.
1. To be responsible for fitting basic orthopaedic braces and boots in clinic, and occasionally on the wards.
2. Fitting, adjusting and adapting braces
3. Explaining wearing regimes and training patients and their carers how to fit and remove.
4. Administration and clerical duties as required.
5. Maintenanceand cleaning of equipment as necessary.
6. To assist in the management of stock.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
1. To be responsible for ensuring an effective and timely bracing service to fracture clinic and other clinics/wards as required. This will include regular attendance in fracture clinic and the fitting and adjusting of off-the-shelf braces on patients.
2. Use of tools relevant to the job (heat gun, saw, and screwdrivers).
3. To assist qualified occupational therapists in the fitting and adjustment of complex braces and thermoplastic splints.
4. Carry out basic office administration, e.g., photocopying, telephone calls.
5. Basic management of stock, including ordering and topping up.
6. Cleaning of equipment.
7. To maintain clinical competence and be an active member of the in-service training programme by attending presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, and training sessions both in house and by attending external courses and through reflective practice.
8. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) as an appraisee.
9. To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department as required.
10. To comply with the departmental and organisational policies.
11. To ensure that you implement policy and service development changes.
12. To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Therapy Leads