Job summary
Technical
Instructor MSK out-patients- Band 3
A fantastic opportunity for a Band 3 Technical Instructor to
join the MSK out-patient Physiotherapy service at Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust.
The post holder will work with a team of dedicated therapists, Supporting Physiotherapy
activities, including rehabilitation classes, individual treatment sessions, administration
and cleaning duties.
The team works across all 3 sites of Mid Yorkshire. The post
will predominately be based at Dewsbury District Hospital within the Gym. Working
across other sites may be required to help support cover for the wider team.
This role includes opportunities to work with a wide range of trauma patients, post
elective surgery patients and GP and consultant referrals. Providing you with
varied workload in a experienced specialist team.
We will provide training, support and structured supervision
from advanced and specialist therapists to help you continue to develop your knowledge and skills. You will also be
expected to be approachable and provide support to team members including
students and other technical instructors.
You should be motived to develop our team and have a
positive mind set to help to improve our patient experience and outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a qualified Physiotherapist the
post holder will be expected to:
1. Provide support and assistance to registered
physiotherapy staff in the assessment and treatment of patients in the gym and
out-patient department with episodes of decreased function.
2. Undertake assessments, interventions and rehabilitation
programmes set by the Therapists.
3. Use technical skills to assist in the provision of a
flexible, patient centred, therapeutic programme for patients with a variety of
physical, psychological and social needs.
4. Assist with safety checking of equipment prior to use or
issue.
5. Assist with efficient day to day running of the gymnasium
/ out-patient department by assisting qualified staff and carrying out
administrative tasks.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
1. Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust
dress code.
2. Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on
the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible
position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence.
3. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships
with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person
he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business.
4. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect
the equality of patients at all time.
Clinical duties/patient contact
1. Under
guidance use creative skills to provide patients with therapeutic activities
and exercise programmes to promote independence and well-being and instruct and
guide patients to support them achieving identified therapy goals.
2. Under
guidance of a physiotherapist, facilitate and participate in planned group
work, including monitoring of progress and identifying and reporting concerns
to the therapist.
3. To
independently take a class under the close supervision of the senior therapist
on the day.
4. See
patients on an individual basis to carry out exercise programmes as directed by
the therapist.
5. Assist
in the implementation, evaluation and modification of therapy and team
interventions including patients with complex problems.
6. Work
effectively as a member of the therapy team to undertake delegated tasks to
contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
7. Assess
patients for the provision of walking aids and undertake the adjustment and
alteration in line with appropriate health and safety guidelines and protocols.
8. Assess
patients ability on stairs and with walking aids ensuring suitability for their
needs and teach correct walking pattern.
9. Be
responsible for planning own day to day allocated workload, clinical and
non-clinical.
Hydrotherapy
1. To
be responsible for the daily testing of the hydrotherapy pool in accordance
with the Pool Policy, raising any abnormalities with the lead Physiotherapist
and Engie Estates staff.
2. Assist
the lead Physiotherapist in managing any pool issues (i.e. closure) in relation
to informing pool users. Also, to
continue to monitor its status and implement re-opening in conjunction with
Estates and the lead Physiotherapist.
3. Assist
therapists during hydrotherapy sessions, either on the poolside or in the pool,
including using manual techniques as directed.
4.
Maintain patient safety in the hydrotherapy
area, including supervising entry and exit of patients from the pool.
Communication
1. Use
a range of verbal, non-verbal and active listening skills to establish a
professional rapport with patients and encourage their interest and
participation in the therapy intervention by communicating with them in a way
that reflects their views, autonomy and culture.
2. Adapt
own verbal and non-verbal communication in order to work with service users in
sensitive situations.
3. Modify
individual interaction where there may be difficulties with understanding for
reasons such as physical or psychological impairment or language barriers.
4. Communicate
effectively with the physiotherapy team and the multidisciplinary team
regarding patients performance/progress in their rehabilitation.
5. Understand
and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a registered
therapist to carry out specific treatment and interventions.
6. Maintain
confidentiality in line with both Trust and social service policies and
procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
1. Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust
dress code.
2. Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on
the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible
position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence.
3. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships
with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person
he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business.
4. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect
the equality of patients at all time.
Clinical duties/patient contact
1. Under
guidance use creative skills to provide patients with therapeutic activities
and exercise programmes to promote independence and well-being and instruct and
guide patients to support them achieving identified therapy goals.
2. Under
guidance of a physiotherapist, facilitate and participate in planned group
work, including monitoring of progress and identifying and reporting concerns
to the therapist.
3. To
independently take a class under the close supervision of the senior therapist
on the day.
4. See
patients on an individual basis to carry out exercise programmes as directed by
the therapist.
5. Assist
in the implementation, evaluation and modification of therapy and team
interventions including patients with complex problems.
6. Work
effectively as a member of the therapy team to undertake delegated tasks to
contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
7. Assess
patients for the provision of walking aids and undertake the adjustment and
alteration in line with appropriate health and safety guidelines and protocols.
8. Assess
patients ability on stairs and with walking aids ensuring suitability for their
needs and teach correct walking pattern.
9. Be
responsible for planning own day to day allocated workload, clinical and
non-clinical.
Hydrotherapy
1. To
be responsible for the daily testing of the hydrotherapy pool in accordance
with the Pool Policy, raising any abnormalities with the lead Physiotherapist
and Engie Estates staff.
2. Assist
the lead Physiotherapist in managing any pool issues (i.e. closure) in relation
to informing pool users. Also, to
continue to monitor its status and implement re-opening in conjunction with
Estates and the lead Physiotherapist.
3. Assist
therapists during hydrotherapy sessions, either on the poolside or in the pool,
including using manual techniques as directed.
4.
Maintain patient safety in the hydrotherapy
area, including supervising entry and exit of patients from the pool.
Communication
1. Use
a range of verbal, non-verbal and active listening skills to establish a
professional rapport with patients and encourage their interest and
participation in the therapy intervention by communicating with them in a way
that reflects their views, autonomy and culture.
2. Adapt
own verbal and non-verbal communication in order to work with service users in
sensitive situations.
3. Modify
individual interaction where there may be difficulties with understanding for
reasons such as physical or psychological impairment or language barriers.
4. Communicate
effectively with the physiotherapy team and the multidisciplinary team
regarding patients performance/progress in their rehabilitation.
5. Understand
and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a registered
therapist to carry out specific treatment and interventions.
6. Maintain
confidentiality in line with both Trust and social service policies and
procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3/equivalent in a health or social care subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health and social care or relevant area
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working within rehabilitation
- Experience of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Computer and keyboard skills
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Ability to pass on information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
Desirable
- Knowledge of a variety of medical conditions
- Awareness of the roles of the multidisciplinary team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Interest in working within a health/social care environment
- Able to work independently and follow through agreed plans
- Confident
- Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment
- Professional appearance.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to providing a quality service
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice and changing situations
- Ability to develop in the post
- Commitment to long term development within the post
Desirable
- Motivation to learn and develop
- To have experience in prioritisation of work and manage this effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3/equivalent in a health or social care subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health and social care or relevant area
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working within rehabilitation
- Experience of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Computer and keyboard skills
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Ability to pass on information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
Desirable
- Knowledge of a variety of medical conditions
- Awareness of the roles of the multidisciplinary team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Interest in working within a health/social care environment
- Able to work independently and follow through agreed plans
- Confident
- Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment
- Professional appearance.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to providing a quality service
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice and changing situations
- Ability to develop in the post
- Commitment to long term development within the post
Desirable
- Motivation to learn and develop
- To have experience in prioritisation of work and manage this effectively
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).
