Job summary
Are you passionate about helping others return to health and function following acute illness or injury? Would you enjoy re-enabling patients so that they can return home, in the challenging and dynamic environment of an acute hospital?
If so, we are looking for enthusiastic and proactive people to join our Bank at Northampton General Hospital, working alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists as a Therapy Technical Instructor. The Therapy Bank has zero committed contracted hours. Shifts will be offered on a service need basis in conjunction with your own personal preferences/commitments. Shifts cannot be guaranteed however where possible we will discuss and agree a routine with you to enable you to forward plan.
If you feel that you have the relevant skills, experience, and the desire to work in an ever-evolving acute hospital setting, then please apply. You will have the chance to work across a number of our speciality teams to learn and develop your therapy skills and knowledge. Clinical areas include surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, respiratory, stroke, acute medicine, elderly medicine urgent care and the artificial limb fitting service.
You will be joining a supportive team in delivering holistic care to patients, helping to assess and provide treatment as part of the therapy and MDT plan.
Main duties of the job
Implement and record planned programmes of care and comprehensive functional and mobility assessments of patients as directed by a Therapist.
Assess and make recommendations for equipment, home adaptations, care provision and ongoing rehabilitation, reporting these to a Therapist.Support patients through instruction and guidance in a range of activities, under the direction of a Therapist, in the achievement of identified treatment goals.
Provide advice to patients, their family and carers, teaching and demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patient's mobility, functional ability, safety and independence.
Build professional relationships with patients, their family and carers, through use of communication, reasoning and negotiating skills, respecting others views, culture and individuality.
Provide effective verbal and written reports to Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and other multi-disciplinary team members relating to the patient's performance and progress in their therapy interventions.
Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Implement and record planned programmes of care and comprehensive functional and mobility assessments of patients as directed by a Therapist.
Assess and make recommendations for equipment, home adaptations, care provision and ongoing rehabilitation, reporting these to a Therapist.
Support patients through instruction and guidance in a range of activities, under the direction of a Therapist, in the achievement of identified treatment goals.
Take an active role in home assessments and other therapy/treatment sessions alongside a Therapist.
Independently carry out access visits to patients homes, under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
Provide advice to patients, their family and carers, teaching and demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients mobility, functional ability, safety and independence.
Build professional relationships with patients, their family and carers, through use of communication, reasoning and negotiating skills, respecting others views, culture and individuality.
Provide effective verbal and written reports to Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and other multi-disciplinary team members relating to the patients performance and progress in their therapy interventions.
Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Contribute to the Therapy Services governance arrangements and to the work of selected groups (eg Risk Management, Health & Safety) acting as a service representative on such groups where appropriate.
Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions.
Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within own area of work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Therapy services.
Participate in team/departmental audit and evaluation as agreed with supervisor.
Ensure work areas are clean, tidy and well maintained, complying with Health & safety guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance, submitting accurate daily records of attendance on electronic timesheets.
Work flexibly across the week to include weekends, where weekend working is in operation.
Notify the team leader of sick leave as soon as possible in line with Trust policy.
In the absence of Therapy Technical Instructor colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy services both within the team and across all service areas.
Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock.
Take responsibility for the routine management of designated tasks in conjunction with Technical Instructor colleagues e.g. lease car maintenance, management of equipment orders.
Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and studentswithin the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Implement and record planned programmes of care and comprehensive functional and mobility assessments of patients as directed by a Therapist.
Assess and make recommendations for equipment, home adaptations, care provision and ongoing rehabilitation, reporting these to a Therapist.
Support patients through instruction and guidance in a range of activities, under the direction of a Therapist, in the achievement of identified treatment goals.
Take an active role in home assessments and other therapy/treatment sessions alongside a Therapist.
Independently carry out access visits to patients homes, under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
Provide advice to patients, their family and carers, teaching and demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients mobility, functional ability, safety and independence.
Build professional relationships with patients, their family and carers, through use of communication, reasoning and negotiating skills, respecting others views, culture and individuality.
Provide effective verbal and written reports to Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and other multi-disciplinary team members relating to the patients performance and progress in their therapy interventions.
Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Contribute to the Therapy Services governance arrangements and to the work of selected groups (eg Risk Management, Health & Safety) acting as a service representative on such groups where appropriate.
Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions.
Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within own area of work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Therapy services.
Participate in team/departmental audit and evaluation as agreed with supervisor.
Ensure work areas are clean, tidy and well maintained, complying with Health & safety guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance, submitting accurate daily records of attendance on electronic timesheets.
Work flexibly across the week to include weekends, where weekend working is in operation.
Notify the team leader of sick leave as soon as possible in line with Trust policy.
In the absence of Therapy Technical Instructor colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy services both within the team and across all service areas.
Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock.
Take responsibility for the routine management of designated tasks in conjunction with Technical Instructor colleagues e.g. lease car maintenance, management of equipment orders.
Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and studentswithin the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Confident manner with a positive approach and high levels of motivation
- Motivation for continued personal development and learning new skills
- Sensitive manner to be able to treat patients with dignity and respect
- Non-judgemental and able to work with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Professional manner and appearance
Skills
Essential
- Skills to produce clear and concise verbal reports and written documentation of therapy interventions.
- Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Therapy colleagues and other agencies
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to recognise own limitations and level of competency
- Physical ability to undertake manual handling of patients and equipment on a daily basis in a variety of environments
- Personal mobility to move across the hospital site between
- Personal mobility to move across the hospital site between wards/office/assessment areas and to venues outside the hospital e.g. to patients home
- Ability to respond positively and adapt to change
- Personal resources to cope when dealing with patients with complex conditions, acute or terminal illnesses, traumatic injuries, mental impairment and challenging behaviours on a daily basis
- Ability to work flexibly across the week, including weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
- Ability to drive Trust vehicles on home assessments and equipment deliveries
- IT skills (keyboard, Microsoft word, email and internet)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist in healthcare
- Understanding/insight into the impact of illness and disability on an individual
- Experience working face to face with members of the public
- Experience working as a member of a team
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Awareness of the impact of accident or illness on an individual
- Experience working as Band 2 or 3 clinical support worker within Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of basic education e.g. GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Study to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in Healthcare
- Training as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy clinical support worker at Band 2 or 3
Person Specification
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Confident manner with a positive approach and high levels of motivation
- Motivation for continued personal development and learning new skills
- Sensitive manner to be able to treat patients with dignity and respect
- Non-judgemental and able to work with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Professional manner and appearance
Skills
Essential
- Skills to produce clear and concise verbal reports and written documentation of therapy interventions.
- Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Therapy colleagues and other agencies
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to recognise own limitations and level of competency
- Physical ability to undertake manual handling of patients and equipment on a daily basis in a variety of environments
- Personal mobility to move across the hospital site between
- Personal mobility to move across the hospital site between wards/office/assessment areas and to venues outside the hospital e.g. to patients home
- Ability to respond positively and adapt to change
- Personal resources to cope when dealing with patients with complex conditions, acute or terminal illnesses, traumatic injuries, mental impairment and challenging behaviours on a daily basis
- Ability to work flexibly across the week, including weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
- Ability to drive Trust vehicles on home assessments and equipment deliveries
- IT skills (keyboard, Microsoft word, email and internet)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist in healthcare
- Understanding/insight into the impact of illness and disability on an individual
- Experience working face to face with members of the public
- Experience working as a member of a team
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Awareness of the impact of accident or illness on an individual
- Experience working as Band 2 or 3 clinical support worker within Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of basic education e.g. GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Study to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in Healthcare
- Training as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy clinical support worker at Band 2 or 3
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).
