Technical Instructor

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Therapy Technical Instructor to join the Medicine Therapy team.

As a therapy Technical Instructor you will work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to ensure a high quality, patient centered approach. The role involves working closely with patients to optimise their ability to perform activities of daily living and to maximise independence. The role will also include non-clinical tasks such as record keeping, data collection, admin tasks and equipment maintenance.

The position can be physically demanding and requires excellent communication skills. You will be required to write directly into electronic medical notes, so a good standard of written work is essential. Due to the busy nature of the wards, you will also need to be resilient and organised.

Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate some understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and have an understanding of the role of rehab in the acute setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working in as a therapy assistant in acute or community settings. No professional qualifications are required.

• Provide both clinical and administrative support to the Medicine and Care of the Elderly Therapy Team.
• Show initiative, motivation and excellent organisational ability when working closely with therapy staff to develop administrative support and systems for the therapy team.
• To work without direct supervision, but under the direction of a qualified staff member, in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group/class as part of the treatment and rehabilitation programme.
• To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Post-holder will be expected, after appropriate training, to perform manual handling tasks.
• Demonstrate time management & prioritisation skills.
• Communicate to the therapists, and other members of the multi-professional team, changes in the patient's condition, response to intervention and relevant discharge plans.
• To provide cover for other Support Staff across the service during periods of absence.
• Required to work with their team on service development and quality assurance projects.
• Participate in 7-day service rota where appropriate.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
• Eastman Dental Hospital
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?