Respiratory Therapy Technical Instructor
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the Respiratory Therapy Team as a Therapy Technical Instructor on our inpatient wards. You will be expected to assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering a high quality service for patients on the respiratory wards in the hospital.
You must have previous Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant experience. You must be enthusiastic, flexible, organised, have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team. You must be able to work within a fast paced ward environment which can be physically demanding.
The Luton & Dunstable Hospital is a progressive acute hospital. The workload is acute and Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists have a pivotal role in supporting safe and timely discharge. You will be supported in this role by a friendly and dynamic team.
Return to practice application would be considered and will receive training/support once in post.
Hours and work patterns to be discussed at the interview.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering a high quality respiratory service for patients on our inpatient wards. This may involve:
* Teaching patients physical and breathing exercise programmes
* Helping patients to walk and move
* Working with patients to achieve as much independence as possible with washing/dressing/toileting tasks and with making hot drinks and meal preparation
* Assisting the therapists during treatment sessions
* Issuing mobility and functional equipment
* Supporting Team and Departmental projects
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
Our Values
We recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.
Person Specification
Qualification and training
* Education to GCSE or equivalent with grade C in English
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
* Experience as therapy assistant or healthcare worker
* Evidence of working in a team
* Acute hospital experience
Knowledge and skills
* Working knowledge of a range of common illnesses and conditions
* Good interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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