Therapy Technical Instructor

5 days 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 well established, welcoming team as a Therapy Technical Instructor. Working on our complex medical wards you will work alongside the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists delivering a high quality service for patients and their relatives. The role will be a full time position ( hours per week) and will include weekend working.

As a Therapy Technical Instructor you are able to work independently and as part of a team, and are able to progress patients on their journey out of 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

Please contact the named link to ask any questions you may have about the job and application process.

Main duties of the job

To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients as delegated by the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist To accept patients referred by the Multi-disciplinary Team and relay all necessary information to the therapists to allow timely interventions. To accept patients referred by a qualified Therapist, treat them according to set treatment protocols, monitor progression and make alterations, within agreed parameters. Work is not always directly supervised but is evaluated and monitored daily. Access to qualified staff is always available if required. Patients progress to be reported back on a timely basis. To assist in the administration and clerical duties of the team. To develop and maintain competencies through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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 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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