Therapy Technical Instructor - Home First Team
The closing date is 27 April 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Band 4 Therapy Technical Instructor (TI) to join ourHome First service.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, integrated multi-disciplinary team supporting people to leave hospital safely and be assessed in their own homes, promoting independence and recovery while avoiding unnecessary hospital stays. The service operates across acute wards and community settings including Surrey and Sussex Healthcare, First Community Health and Care and Surrey County Council. The role is hosted by Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 4 Technical Instructor, you will:
- Manage a delegated caseload of patients across hospital and community settings, under the direction and guidance of qualified therapy staff.
- Undertake functional assessments, carry out treatment plans, and support safe discharge planning within the D2A pathway
- Participate in in-reach assessments on acute wards and follow patients home to continue assessment and intervention in their own environment
- Prescribe and issue basic equipment, complete environmental assessments, and support problem-solving to maximise independence
- Work closely across organisational boundaries with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Care, and wider MDT colleagues to deliver coordinated, person-centred care
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and the ongoing embedding of the Home First ethos.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
13 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7904101-RB
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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