Job summary We are looking for an individual to undertake a Technical Instructor post within the Medicine Therapy Team at the University Hospital of North Midlands. The post offers the opportunity to work in an exciting University Hospital. The post will work within acute wards across UHNM sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital. The successful candidate should have experience of working within a healthcare environment and an understanding of Therapy interventions. The post holder will also be expected to complete competencies in both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Therapy Services work within a 7 day shift system therefore there is a requirement to work weekends and bank holidays. Supervision will be provided by the Band 5/6/7 Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and personal development is supported through appraisal and internal and external training. For further information regarding this post please contact Clare Johnson Therapy Manager for the Medical Division on 01785 230230 or email clare.johnsonuhnm.nhs.uk Main duties of the job The Therapies Department comprises of two multidisciplinary based teams, the Medical & Surgical Team and the Specialised Services Team, incorporating both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. These teams form part of the Trust Medical, Surgical and Specialised Services Divisions. The specialities within the two teams are as follows: Medical & Surgical Team: Network Services Team: General Surgery Vascular Surgery Frail Elderly Medicine including Emergency portals (Including Outpatients) Oncology Renal Stroke Critical Care A&E and Fracture Clinic Outpatients Burns and Plastic Surgical Outpatients Elective Orthopaedics In Patients and Outpatients Obstetrics and Gynaecology Inpatients/Outpatients Neurology Neurosurgery Cardio-thoracic Paediatric Inpatient & Outpatients Trauma Inpatients & Outpatients About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6373760-A Job locations County Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential GCSE English Grace C/ 4 or above or evidence of good literacy GCSE Maths Grace C/4 or above or evidence of good numeracy Desirable GCSE Science Grace C/4 or above Completed or undertaking a Therapy Apprenticeship A Level/NVQ Qualification Qualification within health/social or sports environment Experience Essential Experience in a NHS or other Healthcare/social/Sports environment Desirable Experience of working in a therapy environment NHS experience Skills, Ability & Knowledge Essential Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential GCSE English Grace C/ 4 or above or evidence of good literacy GCSE Maths Grace C/4 or above or evidence of good numeracy Desirable GCSE Science Grace C/4 or above Completed or undertaking a Therapy Apprenticeship A Level/NVQ Qualification Qualification within health/social or sports environment Experience Essential Experience in a NHS or other Healthcare/social/Sports environment Desirable Experience of working in a therapy environment NHS experience Skills, Ability & Knowledge Essential Ability to travel to and work across multiple 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address County Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)