Job summary
Physiotherapy Department Physiotherapy Technical Instructor
Respiratory Band 3 / 30 hours per week
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a multidisciplinary team.
You will be working on the Respiratory wards with patients providing Physiotherapy interventions to patients with acute and chronic health conditions.You will be working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, delivering safe and effective, quality treatments including the assessment, and discharge of patients.
You will need to have experience working within a health care setting and ideally worked as a therapy assistant. You must have a clear understanding of the role of Physiotherapy.
You will receive comprehensive trust and service induction, regular supervision and annual appraisal and a training programme to support your development.
We have a well-established in-service training programme and a commitment to continuing professional development
Main duties of the job
This post requires a high level of personal responsibility and therefore we are looking for a person with a mature outlook, good communication skills, organisational skills and an ability to use their initiative. You will need to be motivated, organised and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. You will need to have had experience of working with a variety of different people. The ability to use computers is essential in this post, as some administrative and clerical duties are involved
Post holders will work their core hours Monday to Friday but will also be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a roster system.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 14,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working on the Respiratory wards with patients providing Physiotherapy interventions. You will be working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, delivering safe and effective, quality treatments including the assessment, and discharge of patients.
Interventions provided in addition to those below will include management of the breathless patient including anxiety management and pacing strategies, monitoring Oxygen requirements during treatment and alter Oxygen delivery to maintain Oxygen saturation within target range.
- Physiotherapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- The Technical Instructor will contribute to the provision of Physiotherapy within a specified clinical area. This includes identified clinical, administrative and educational roles.
- To carry a clinical caseload which has been discussed and delegated to them by the relevant team member who has delegation responsibilities for this task.
- To work to Therapy and UHL Service priorities.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient.
- To work with and support those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working on the Respiratory wards with patients providing Physiotherapy interventions. You will be working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, delivering safe and effective, quality treatments including the assessment, and discharge of patients.
Interventions provided in addition to those below will include management of the breathless patient including anxiety management and pacing strategies, monitoring Oxygen requirements during treatment and alter Oxygen delivery to maintain Oxygen saturation within target range.
- Physiotherapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- The Technical Instructor will contribute to the provision of Physiotherapy within a specified clinical area. This includes identified clinical, administrative and educational roles.
- To carry a clinical caseload which has been discussed and delegated to them by the relevant team member who has delegation responsibilities for this task.
- To work to Therapy and UHL Service priorities.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient.
- To work with and support those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties
Person Specification
Enthusiasm for post
Essential
- Enthusiasm for post and speciality area
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English (Grade C or above) and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant health or social care based qualification e.g. National Care Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the roles of the Multi-Disciplinary Teams and the Physiotherapy role within the Speciality setting
Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
- To have recent significant clinical experience working in physiotherapy / occupational therapy / therapy technical instructor, assistant or similar healthcare role
Desirable
- Experience in the supervision/training of others
- Experience of clerical/admin work and computer skills
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to work with other people
Person Specification
Enthusiasm for post
Essential
- Enthusiasm for post and speciality area
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English (Grade C or above) and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant health or social care based qualification e.g. National Care Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the roles of the Multi-Disciplinary Teams and the Physiotherapy role within the Speciality setting
Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
- To have recent significant clinical experience working in physiotherapy / occupational therapy / therapy technical instructor, assistant or similar healthcare role
Desirable
- Experience in the supervision/training of others
- Experience of clerical/admin work and computer skills
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to work with other people
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).
