Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an integrated service in Bolton. Bolton community services provide therapy, care and support for patients in their own home. We help people to stay as well as possible in their own home and community.
We are looking for full time or part time Senior Therapy Instructors to work within our Community Therapy Team. You will work as part of a Multi-disciplinary team, which includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Senior Therapy Instructors, Rehab Nurses and Pharmacists, Social Workers and Mental Health Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to work with patients independently in the community, usually within the patient's own home, delivering therapy interventions to patients under the supervision of senior staff. The therapy interventions will include Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service in Bolton where you can really make a difference to people's lives.
About us
In return, we can offer you a job where no two days are the same, the opportunity to join a dynamic forward thinking service, regular supervision sessions, to become part of a supportive team, training and development and a job which provides opportunities for you to grow and develop.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our service operates, 7 days a week. There is currently no weekend working for Band 3, however, this is continually reviewed.
We have 6 Neighbourhood bases, which cover the North, Central North, South, Central South, East and West areas of Bolton, and you will be based in one of these with your team.
There has never been a more exciting time to join the BoltonFT NHS.
The successful candidate will be integral to the continued delivery of a high quality and patient focused service whilst demonstrating our trust values.
1. VISION
2. OPENNESS
3. INTEGRITY
4. COMPASSION
5. EXCELLENCE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
6. GCSE English & maths or equivalent
7. NVQ or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
8. ECDL
Experience
Essential
9. Previous experience with client group
10. Previous experience working within therapy
11. Previous experience or working within an NHS trust/health care/education setting
Skills
Essential
12. Good written & verbal communication skills
13. Basic IT skills
14. Ability to work independently & as part of a team
15. Abililty to cope with a busy worklaod
16. Ability to use initiative
17. Sensory skills eg manual dexterity
18. Ability to plan & manage own time effectively
19. Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail
20. Ability to act as a role model
21. Ability to make choices for pt care and in some cases determine the best course of action
22. Ability to persuade/motivate/expalin/empathise with those with communication/understanding barriers
Knowledge
Essential
23. Knowledge of how disability/impairment affects function
24. Ablity to develop relevant knowledge
25. Knowledge of data protection/confidentiality/health and safety
26. Knowledge of how to respond to queries
27. Knowledge of how to respond to unexpected events
Other
Essential
28. Car owner/driver subject to conditions of the DDA
29. Ability to work flexible hours
30. Reliable work record
31. CRB check