Job Overview We are looking for Band 4 Generic Therapy Technical Instructors to provide an effective and efficient therapy service. These posts require a level of personal responsibility and we are looking for someone highly motivated, resilient and proactive with the ability to prioritise and manage their own allocated caseload, use their initiative and the ability to work on their own and as part of a team. You will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to adapt to a changing and pressurised environment. Therapy Technical Instructors work alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists carrying out therapeutic interventions within our clinics, groups or within the patient s own homes in order to help them live as independently as possible. These interventions may include facilitating exercise sessions and mobility practice, assessments of activities of daily living and rehabilitation. The posts also include some general administration and clerical duties. The therapy teams operate in an integrated way whereby Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists are encouraged to work together in order to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients. You will be encouraged and supported to grow your skillset, and to challenge the way we do things. We are looking for determined and self-motivated individuals who can make a difference to the care of patients from all backgrounds and to promote therapy services within the trust. In order to be potentially considered for shortlisting for this post you must have - A full UK driving license. A well maintained car that can be used for work on a daily basis. Experience of working as a therapy assistant or technical instructor. For further information please contact - michelle.walker49nhs.net Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities) To undertake initial assessments of non-complex patients as deemed appropriate by a qualified clinician. To apply appropriate anatomy and physiology knowledge specific to patient group to facilitate appropriate decision making. To treat patients individually or in a group in a variety of settings without the direct supervision or presence of an OT/Physiotherapist, including the patient s home. To assess capacity, gain valid & effective consent and work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To instruct carers and relatives, providing direction and guidance on a range of therapy and mobility activities as part of own clinical work or as directed by the clinician. To communicate accurate, timely and relevant information to members of the multi- disciplinary and primary health care team and other organisations/agencies, to ensure best possible patient care. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients who may have difficulty understanding or communicating. To communicate condition related information, which may be complex/sensitive, to patients, carers, relatives and other clinical / social care staff. To be responsible for the equipment used in carrying out duties and to adhere to departmental policy including competence to use equipment, ensuring the safe use of equipment by others through teaching and training. To demonstrate developing dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory skills for assessment, manual treatment and therapeutic handling of patients. Sustained moderate physical effort required when treating patients e.g. stroke patients or patients with long standing mobility problems, for several long periods. Able to adapt own caseload to take on urgent patients or help less experienced staff if they have a problem. Frequent interruptions to work patterns i.e. telephone calls. Dealing with patients who are terminally ill or have long term degenerative conditions or whose condition is worsening. We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.