Technical Instructor

2 weeks ago

Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
To accept patients delegated by a therapist and be responsible for the delivery of patient care.

To use clinical judgment and freedom, within the scope of practice, and be able to work independently and flexibly without direct supervision but to receive access to regular supervision from a state registered Clinician.

To onboard and support patients with the use of digital resources to manage their condition.

To work as an assistant practitioner carrying out routine assessments and treatment sessions as part of an inter-professional team, this will include 1:1 and group work.

To work with guidance from Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Nursing to provide a service to clients within the Service.

To participate as a member of the team, key-working a clinical caseload, within the protocols, objectives and procedures of the team.

To participate as part of an integrated service providing multifaceted interventions with clients.

To carry out and evidence regular CPD activities.


To provide rehabilitation within the community and supporting Integrated Locality Teams and liaising with other acute, intermediate care and community services.

Clinical

  • To support all professional staff in the delivery of therapeutic programmes on an individual or group basis. This will involve work from a variety of different disciplines with the post holder needing to prioritise and negotiate to ensure a manageable caseload is achieved in a timely fashion.
  • Carry out treatment programmes and reviews as appropriate.
  • To undertake assessment of clinical risk as part of everyday practice, complete risk assessment documentation and seeking guidance from senior clinicians.
  • To liaise closely with the medical, nursing, AHP staff, social services and acute or rehabilitation staff to promote greater understanding of rehabilitation and Long Covid.
Professional

  • To participate in the development of an interprofessional working environment
  • To support Health and Safety for the team and participate in Health and Safety inspections. To ensure that accurate records are kept and any identified risks are identified and managed.
  • The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trust's risk management Policies and procedures regarding self, staff and patients. These describe the Trust's commitment to risk management, therecognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that allstaff have a responsibility to minimise risk.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester.

The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.


As one of the United Kingdoms largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents its not just a good place to work; its a great place to live.

In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower.

Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade.

Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.


  • To be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust.
  • Behave and act at all times in accordance with the Trust Values, of Working Together, Respect and Compassion, Engagement and Involvement and Improvement and Development
  • To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
  • To participate fully in the performance and development review (appraisal) process and undertake Continuing Professional Development as required.
  • To participate in surveys and audits as necessary in order to enable the Trust to meet its statutory requirements.
  • To be aware of the Trust's emergency planning processes and follow such processes as necessary, in the event of an unexpected incident.
  • This job description is not exhaustive. Staff may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the band, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

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