Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Technical Instructor
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Band 4 Technical Instructor at Wathwood Hospital
We have a very exciting opportunity available for a band 4 technical instructor at Wathwood Hospital! We are looking for a motivated individual to join the occupational therapy team, based on The Lodges ward.
This unique role provides a catering service to patients at The Lodges and support patients with developing their skills regarding catering and independent living. The Lodges is a 22-bed ward. The technical instructor team at The Lodges provides a 7-day service where the role caters for up to 10 patients.
Responsibilities
- Support the catering provision on The Lodges for up to 10 patients. This includes menu planning, awareness of allergens and dietary requirements, and food hygiene.
- Support patients to develop their catering skills within this environment.
- Assist occupational therapists to develop, deliver and evaluate a needs-led programme of group and individual activity as part of the occupational therapy programme.
- Facilitate purposeful and therapeutic activity within the designated areas in the hospital and the community.
- Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment within designated areas, including the development and adherence of group protocols, adhering to Trust policy and procedure, and risk management plans.
- Work within Food, Health and Safety legislation, Trust policies and local procedures including HACCP food safety legislation and comply with all documentation.
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Requirements
- Relevant catering qualification or equivalent experience and application of this in the workplace.
- Awareness of food safety in the workplace.
About the Role
The occupational therapy service is well established and provides a comprehensive range of interventions to promote rehabilitation and mental health recovery. The hospital has excellent facilities for patients and provides a wide range of leisure, sport, craft, vocational and educational opportunities. There is also a large horticulture area which provides great links with the local community.
Wathwood Hospital is a purpose-built, 78 bed adult, male, medium secure hospital in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Shift Patterns
The role has two shift patterns: a production kitchen shift and a 9-5 shift. During the production kitchen shift you will be responsible for preparing and serving lunch and evening meals for up to 10 patients on The Lodges. During the 9-5 shift you will be supporting the occupational therapy team with the provision of meaningful activity and therapy programmes, with an emphasis on developing and maintaining patients independent living skills. The post holder will be on a rota for both of these day shifts.
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#TeamNottsHC comprises over 10,500 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health and forensic health services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 80 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings and secure environments.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
Additional Information
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Emma Parr
- Job title: Occupational Therapy Professional Lead
- Email address: emma.parr@nottshc.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01709 870822
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