Do you want to work for a Trust which
• values inclusivity?
• invests in you with ongoing in-service training,developmentand supervision from expertly trained clinical specialists?
• is at the start of a transformational journey where collaboration between sector partners is core business?
• values and invests in YOU?
If this sounds like you, why notcome and seewhat UHMBT, thecountriesmost inclusive employer, has to offer. We are a multi-disciplinary team who would welcome you to join us.
Do you have a passion for rehabilitation and enabling others to regain their independence and function in their own home?
We are looking for a Community Therapy Technical Instructor to join our friendly North Lancashire Community Therapy Team, basedfromthe community offices at Lancaster.
The service supports people with a wide variety of conditions including elderly care, frailty and falls,orthopaedicsand long-term condition management.
The therapyteam consistsof OccupationalTherapists, Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors, Therapy Assistant and Admin Support.
Applicants must have a genuine interest in people and be enthusiastic and motivated in enabling people to regain andretaintheir independence.
The service works closely with the Integrated Care Communities, local GP's, Adult Social Care, Advanced ClinicalPractitionersand hospital discharge teams.
Applicants must have the ability to travel to provide assessment and treatment to patients in the community and attend meetings.
The post holder will work as a member of the Community Therapy & Rehabilitation Team toprovide assessment and rehabilitation as a part of the wider multi-disciplinary service.
The post holder will provide assessment and treatment to patients with diverse health needs withinthe community setting, inpeoplesownhomes, butwith flexibility to work in other areas asrequired.
Youwill assistqualified Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff in the education and training of staff from own and other disciplines within the multi-disciplinary service, including training to care and other support staff.
To provide feedback to the qualified Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist andrecogniseown limitations
The post holder will engage in regular informal and formal supervision.
To assess, provide and check the provision of aids,equipmentand exercises to patients on your defined case load.
Be responsible for managing a delegated caseload on aday to daybasis includingprioritisationof tasks.
Work in the community as a lone worker in line with Trust and departmental Lone Working Policy.
Adhere to the code of ethics and conduct for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and Allied Health Professional standards of practice, as required by the team.
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specificationlocatedunder the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
This advert closes on Sunday 5 Jan 2025