Job summary Derbyshire Community Health Services has a great opportunity for a Technical Instructor to join our Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team. This role is based in 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: Provide highly skilled support to Physiotherapists, aiding the rehabilitation of patients in the Outpatient Physiotherapy Service. Provide initial assessment for designated patient groups, as agreed with Physiotherapy Team Lead Work single handed and unsupervised when appropriate in out-patient department, without direct supervision or presence of a Physiotherapist 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. Be responsible for day-to-day maintenance, cleaning & testing of Physiotherapy equipment and treatment areas, adhering to department and Trust policy. As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa's and Immigration. After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 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 Staff health & wellbeing programme Access to Health Service Discounts Annual flu vaccination Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 842-SCS-5394-25 Job locations Newholme Health Centre, Cavendish hospital Baslow road Bakewell DE45 1AB Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential 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) Desirable Exercise/personal training qualification Experience & Knowledge Essential Experience of working in a Health, Community or Social Care setting. Experience of working in Physiotherapy Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Skills & Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills - verbal Excellent communication skills - written Good organisational skills Basic IT competency Values, Drivers & Motivators Essential Open and honest Focused on patients and their families High expectations of quality of care Apptitude & Personal Qualities Essential 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 Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential 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) Desirable Exercise/personal training qualification Experience & Knowledge Essential Experience of working in a Health, Community or Social Care setting. Experience of working in Physiotherapy Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Skills & Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills - verbal Excellent communication skills - written Good organisational skills Basic IT competency Values, Drivers & Motivators Essential Open and honest Focused on patients and their families High expectations of quality of care Apptitude & Personal Qualities Essential 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 details Employer name Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Address Newholme Health Centre, Cavendish hospital Baslow road Bakewell DE45 1AB Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)