Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Derbyshire Community Health Services has a great opportunity for a Technical Instructor to join our Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team.
This role is based mainly in the Derbyshire Dales area (Bakewell/Darley Dale), with some duties in Buxton, both of which offer an easy commute from neighbouring counties.
This job is advertised as part-time but full-time hours may be considered. Various hours are available to support flexible working.
We offer a supportive environment with senior clinical mentorship and leadership support across all of our teams. We have an established CPD offering and in-service training programme.
Main duties of the job
The post will be flexible to move across sites according to department and service needs; therefore, the ability to travel will be essential.
As a Technical Instructor working within our service you will:
1. Provide highly skilled support to Physiotherapists, aiding the rehabilitation of patients in the Outpatient Physiotherapy Service.
2. Provide initial assessment for designated patient groups, as agreed with Physiotherapy Team Lead.
3. Work single-handed and unsupervised when appropriate in the outpatient department, without direct supervision or presence of a Physiotherapist.
4. Plan and provide ongoing treatment, education, and instruction to their caseload of patients seen in both individual and group settings. This will include some evaluation and progression of treatment programmes with access to the support of a Physiotherapist if required.
5. Be responsible for day-to-day maintenance, cleaning & testing of Physiotherapy equipment and treatment areas, adhering to department and Trust policy.
About us
As a DCHS employee, it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the "DCHS Way."
DCHS will provide protected CPD time, mentorship, and supervision to support your practice and development.
At DCHS we also offer:
* Up to 33 days' holiday each year plus Bank Holidays.
* Option to purchase additional leave.
* Flexible working options.
* Relocation package (qualifying criteria).
* One of the best Pension schemes in the UK.
* Free parking at all of our sites.
* A fair mileage and lease car scheme.
* Supported study leave.
* Access to Health Service Discounts.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* English Language pass at GCSE Level (or equivalent).
* Maths pass at GCSE Level (or equivalent).
* NVQ3 or equivalent in relevant health care subject (or working towards).
Experience & Knowledge
* Experience of working in a Health, Community or Social Care setting.
* Experience of working in Physiotherapy.
* Experience of working in the NHS.
Skills & Attributes
* Good organisational skills.
* Basic IT competency.
Values, Drivers & Motivators
* Open and honest.
* Focused on patients and their families.
* High expectations of quality of care.
Apptitude & Personal Qualities
* Willingness to learn and commitment to personal development.
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Able to work alone.
* Flexibility of working in both time and across sites.
* Able to travel between sites.
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.
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Newholme Health Centre, Cavendish hospital
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