Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be a Technical Instructor working across stroke (acute) and within the Community Neuro Rehab Team (CNRT) for Tameside & Glossop.
The Stroke Rehab Unit provides bed based rehabilitation, working towards patient specific goals, aiming to facilitate a return to the community.
CNRT provides therapy to patients that have had an acquired neurological diagnosis (such as stroke, Parkinson's,MSand brain injury). We offercommunity basedassessment and treatments within a variety of settings including the home, group, clinic, or the wider community.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Technical Instructor with experience in stroke/neurological rehabilitation to provide support to both services.
The individual will work alongside other multidisciplinary staff members to ensurehigh standardsof service delivery for the patients of Tameside & Glossop.
As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will understand the benefits to be gained from a team approach, where each team member's contribution is valued and where experience is shared.
Main duties of the job
To helpprovideholistic, integrated therapy toward based patientson the Stroke Rehab Unit (SRU) and in the community for the Community Neuro Rehab Team (CNRT).
Tohave an understanding ofmulti-disciplinarystaff members (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, nursing) roles andresponsibilities.
To work with indirect supervision, reporting back patient's progress and informing therapists of any problems
Todemonstrateeffective communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives, carers, teamstaffand external agencies
To manage risks within the community setting as a lone worker
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of 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:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
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 actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
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To deal with and take responsibility for enquiries from patients, relatives,general publicand staff,both in person and by telephone.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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Todemonstrateeffective communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives, carers, teamstaffand external agencies.
EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Use ofmanual handling equipment weekly in line with trust policies,proceduresand department guidelines.
Therapeutic handling and transferring patients and equipment daily on the ward and in the community.
The post-holder will be expected to travel between different work locationsfrequentlythroughout the day.
MENTAL EFFORT
The post-holder will be expected to concentrate during treatment sessions and ensuregood communicationwith patients whohaveimpaired understanding and communicationdifficultiese.g.impaired speech and hearing. Some patients will also not speak English as a first language, and use of an interpreter may be necessary.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT
The post-holderwill beregularly treating people of all ages witha terminalillness or chronic degenerative conditions.They will be dealing with people in their own homes, some with poor family/social support. Patients may be depressed,withdrawnor aggressive.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The post-holder will be working in many environments over which they have no control. These will include environments where exposure to body fluids (blood,faeces, urine, vomit, and sputum), infestations, smoke and animals will occur. Spaces to work in are often confined, with variable temperatures, noise levels, ventilation and less than ideal work surfaces. There is a risk of exposureofphysical/verbal aggression from parties, theirfamiliesand thegeneral public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
To deal with and take responsibility for enquiries from patients, relatives,general publicand staff,both in person and by telephone.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
-
Todemonstrateeffective communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives, carers, teamstaffand external agencies.
EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Use ofmanual handling equipment weekly in line with trust policies,proceduresand department guidelines.
Therapeutic handling and transferring patients and equipment daily on the ward and in the community.
The post-holder will be expected to travel between different work locationsfrequentlythroughout the day.
MENTAL EFFORT
The post-holder will be expected to concentrate during treatment sessions and ensuregood communicationwith patients whohaveimpaired understanding and communicationdifficultiese.g.impaired speech and hearing. Some patients will also not speak English as a first language, and use of an interpreter may be necessary.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT
The post-holderwill beregularly treating people of all ages witha terminalillness or chronic degenerative conditions.They will be dealing with people in their own homes, some with poor family/social support. Patients may be depressed,withdrawnor aggressive.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The post-holder will be working in many environments over which they have no control. These will include environments where exposure to body fluids (blood,faeces, urine, vomit, and sputum), infestations, smoke and animals will occur. Spaces to work in are often confined, with variable temperatures, noise levels, ventilation and less than ideal work surfaces. There is a risk of exposureofphysical/verbal aggression from parties, theirfamiliesand thegeneral public.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent English and maths
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in an appropriate subject.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Basic understanding of neurological rehabilitation.
- IT literate
- Good organisational skills, to manage own caseload.
- To be able to work alone or as part of a team
Desirable
- Basic competency training in related therapy treatments.
Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working at a similar level of responsibility in a health or social care environment.
- Have experience of working with patients with neurological impairment.
- Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
Desirable
- Have experience of lone working in the community.
- Have experience of interdisciplinary team working.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent English and maths
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in an appropriate subject.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Basic understanding of neurological rehabilitation.
- IT literate
- Good organisational skills, to manage own caseload.
- To be able to work alone or as part of a team
Desirable
- Basic competency training in related therapy treatments.
Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working at a similar level of responsibility in a health or social care environment.
- Have experience of working with patients with neurological impairment.
- Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
Desirable
- Have experience of lone working in the community.
- Have experience of interdisciplinary team working.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
