Senior Therapy Instructor

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.
VISIONOPENNESSINTEGRITYCOMPASSIONEXCELLENCE Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English & maths or equivalent NVQ or equivalent level of knowledge Desirable ECDL Experience Essential Previous experience with client group Previous experience working within therapy Previous experience or working within an NHS trust/health care/education setting Skills Essential Good written & verbal communication skills Basic IT skills Ability to work independently & as part of a team Abililty to cope with a busy worklaod Ability to use initiative Sensory skills eg manual dexterity Ability to plan & manage own time effectively Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail Ability to act as a role model Ability to make choices for pt care and in some cases determine the best course of action Ability to persuade/motivate/expalin/empathise with those with communication/understanding barriers Knowledge Essential Knowledge of how disability/impairment affects function Ablity to develop relevant knowledge Knowledge of data protection/confidentiality/health and safety Knowledge of how to respond to queries Knowledge of how to respond to unexpected events Other Essential Car owner/driver subject to conditions of the DDA Ability to work flexible hours Reliable work record CRB check