Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Central London Community Health Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference and improving lives? We're looking for an Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor to join our Barnet Integrated Learning Disability Service. Join a team dedicated to driving change and delivering excellent clinical care. As part of our integrated service, you'll work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary health and social care team.

Join our friendly and dynamic team, where you'll have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, skills, and experience to promote quality care. Our caseload includes adults with learning disabilities and complex needs such as neuromuscular disorders, genetic syndromes, and mobility difficulties. You'll play a crucial role in providing postural management solutions, including wheelchairs, seating, sleep systems, and orthotics.

Main duties of the job

Your role will involve supporting Physiotherapists in providing equipment and exercise plans tailored to meet the specific needs of service users. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you'll be working with a diverse population, including many who communicate non-verbally. You'll also interact with carers and families to ensure all aspects of our users' lives are addressed. Proficiency in Microsoft Word is required for document production, and you'll need basic computer skills for notetaking and document storage. Don't worry if you're not experienced in these areas - training will be provided. A minimum of A-levels or NVQ Level 3 education is required, and experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is advantageous.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To establish and maintain appropriate therapeutic relationships with people who use the service and/or carers, putting them at ease and encouraging participation. To show awareness of any special needs the person and/or carer has (hearing or visual impairment, poor memory, speech problems and physical impairment). This may involve using alternative forms of communication, such as symbols or signing. Where possible, to work with people to develop goals jointly and place people who use the service at the centre of intervention plans. To have a balance of independent working on specified tasks, which may involve working independently with people who use the service whose case management is predictable, in addition to co-working with the therapists.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Specialist skills acquired through in-service development/experience.

Desirable

Formal technical qualification ( City & Guilds or Health Care NVQ or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

2 years' experience of working in a community health or social care setting.

Desirable

Experience of working in a physiotherapy department. Experience of working with people with learning Disabilities

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to work independently in community settings. Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Good communication skills, ( written, verbal and non-verbal). Ability to communicate with people who do not use speech. Ability to recognise and work within an individual's physical limitations. Knowledge of specialist equipment, relevant to post. Ability to teach practical skills to people who use the service. Good personal organisational skills. Computer skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Willingness to be involved in the delivery of practice placements for students. Understanding of professional conduct.

Desirable

Supervisory skills. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of the Sign-a-long vocabulary

Other

Essential

Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice Commitment to lifelong learning. Up to date manual handling training for the lifting of people using the service and equipment during treatment sessions. Understanding of the hazards associated with lone working in the community. Ability to work in domestic environments with low levels of hygiene and potential exposure to fleas, lice and body fluids. Knowledge of breakaway/deescalation techniques.

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