Job summary
Physiotherapy Technical InstructorBand 4Full time hoursPermanent Contract
There is an exciting upcoming job opportunity within Physiotherapy for a Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor.
We are looking for motivated, caring individuals to work within our highly skilled and dynamic Physiotherapy team to deliver a high quality service to patients.
As a technical instructor in our Physiotherapy Medicine & Orthopaedic team, you will be responsible for independent assessment of patients with mobility needs and work within our competency framework to provide mobility aids, treatment plans and timely discharge planning as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
To assist and lead in the rehabilitation of patients within care setting by implementing individual treatment programmes/protocols as prescribed by a therapist. To work with indirect supervision, reporting back patient progress and informing therapist of any problems. Assist in the case management, general administration and equipment systems management within the therapy service.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
1. Safety
2. Care
3. Respect
4. Communication
5. Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
6. A good standard of 's or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics
7. NVQ level 3 or equivalent in an appropriate subject area or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
8. Previous experience of caring for patients in a hospital or health/social care setting
9. Previous Knowledge or experience working with physiotherapist.
Desirable
10. Previous experience of working in a therapy team
Communication
Essential
11. Excellent written and verbal skills.
12. Able to communicate with people including those with language barriers
Knowledge
Essential
13. Experience working as a physiotherapy or occupational therapy assistant
14. Knowledge of assessment & discharge processes and external agencies.
Skills
Essential
15. Excellent interpersonal skills
16. Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients including those with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses
17. Strong organisational skills
18. Able to handle confidential issues sensitively and effectively
19. Able to offer flexibility towards duties and responsibilities
20. Punctual and reliable
21. Courteous and professional
Desirable
22. Do you have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or are you able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service. Please note not all office locations or client care bases maybe reached by public transport?