Bank Therapy Technical Instructor

3 weeks ago


Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Bank Therapy Technical Instructor on our inpatient wards. You will be expected to assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering a high quality service for patients on our inpatient wards in the hospital.

Y ou must have previous Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant experience or previous hospital based student placements. You must be enthusiastic, flexible, organised, have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team. You must be able to work within a fast paced ward environment which can be physically demanding.

The Luton & Dunstable Hospital is a progressive acute hospital. The workload is acute and Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists have a pivotal role in supporting safe and timely discharge. You will be supported in this role by a friendly and dynamic team.

Return to practice application would be considered and will receive training/support once in post.

Hours and work patterns to be discussed at the interview.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Bank Therapy Technical Instructor on our inpatient wards. You will be expected to assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering a high quality service for patients on our inpatient wards in the hospital. This may involve:

Teaching patients exercise programmes Helping patients to walk and move Working with patients to achieve as much independence as possible with washing/dressing/toileting tasks and with making hot drinks and meal preparation Assisting the therapist during treatment sessions Issuing mobility and functional equipment Administrative tasks

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person Specification

Qualification and training

Essential

Education to GCSE or equivalent with grade C in English NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Experience as therapy assistant or healthcare work Evidence of working in a team

Desirable

NHS working Acute hospital experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Working knowledge of a range of common illnesses and conditions Good interpersonal skills

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