Therapy Technical Instructor

2 months ago

Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our neuro therapy team as a Therapy Technical Instructor. Our team of support staff work collaboratively with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists to ensure the delivery of a high quality service for neuro patients on the stroke unit and outlying wards.

Some of the fantastic opportunities our Technical Instructors have include;

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

We provide structured support to our staff through regular supervision and we encourage our staff to attend inhouse and external training to support them in their role.

Main duties of the job

To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients as delegated by the Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Speech and Language Therapist. To accept patients referred by the Multi-disciplinary Team and relay all necessary information to the therapists to allow timely 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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached 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

Acute hospital experience Experience of working within neuro or stroke

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Working knowledge of a range of common illnesses and conditions Good interpersonal skills awareness of Trust Values and references how these are applied to work / life

Desirable

Working knowledge of Physio / OT / SLT roles Evidence of team work

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