Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

Physiotherapy Technical Instructor - Band 4 - 37.5 hours - Permanent

There is an exciting upcoming job opportunity within Physiotherapy for a Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor.

We are looking for motivated, caring individuals to work within our highly skilled and dynamic Physiotherapy team to deliver a high quality service to patients.

As a technical instructor in our physiotherapy respiratory team, you will be responsible for independent assessment of patients with mobility needs and work within our competency framework to provide mobility aids, treatment plans and timely discharge planning as part of the multidisciplinary team.

To assist in the rehabilitation of patients within care setting by implementing individual treatment programmes/protocols as prescribed by a therapist. To work with indirect supervision, reporting back patient progress and informing therapist of any problems. Assist in the case management, general administration and equipment systems management within the therapy service.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of quality services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate & these are:

- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

**SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**CLINICAL**:
Assist the therapist in the rehabilitation of patients using a range of delegated skills.
- Assess and treat patients with chronic and progressive lung conditions without direct supervision from a therapist. Complete rehabilitation treatment plans for patients with appropriate and achievable goals in the patient’s home environment
- Prepare the environment for therapy treatment, ensuring privacy, dignity and safety at all times
- Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients, enabling them to reach their maximum potential. Promote self-care and independence in achieving therapy goals
- Gain consent and co-operation from patients who may have sensory, physical or intellectual impairment
- Teach patients new skills, within activities of daily living skills and rehabilitation such as therapy exercises, pacing, managing breathlessness, dressing and kitchen tasks
- Complete verbal or written reports on patients progress both to appropriate Therapy staff and to other multi-disciplinary team members
- Prioritise and evaluate case load responsibilities
- Evaluate patient’s presentation for therapy and adapt treatment accordingly
- Encourage patients and their carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills
- Make accurate records of work undertaken and keep monthly statistics as required, including documenting patient contacts in line with professional and service standards
- Liaise with the Therapists as necessary to optimise patient treatment, promote independence and minimise length of stay. Highlight any variations to expected outcomes from treatment programmes
- Assess, measure and instruct use of walking aids/functional aids. To effectively administer and record provision of any aids provided to patients
- Contribute to development of patient care by attending relevant team, departmental or other appropriate meetings e.g. Care Planning and Best Interest meetings and comment on recommended changes to clinical care or service provision
- Assist Therapists in attending home environmental assessments and patient home visits as and when required
- Manage and prioritise a patient case load as delegated by the therapist on a daily basis
- Ensure daily communication with the Therapists regarding treatment of individual patients
- Manage enquiries regarding therapy from patients, relatives, general public and hospital staff, both in person and by telephone

**ADMINISTRATIVE/ORGANISATIONAL**:

- Collate and enter statistical data for the service
- Contribute to service audits as required
- Contribute to ensuring all therapy areas including the gym are clean, tidy and fit for purpose
- Be responsible for the safe use of therapy equipment and aids by patients in your care. Ensure all equipment that is damaged or not fit for purpose is returned to the supplier or reported for c