Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives and to be part of a platinum accredited service providing excellent patient care.
QVM is a 21 bedded community hospital providing Rehabilitation for a wide range of conditions (medical, orthopaedic, neurological, falls, frailty) in a warm and friendly environment
You will be part of the inpatient therapy team carrying out initial and functional assessments, guiding rehab and working closely with our team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists
Main duties of the job
To provide support, assessment and treatment for patients within QVM inpatient Rehabilitation setting
To maintain patient treatment records using Systmone.
To undertake a clinical caseload using knowledge and skills from theoretical and practical experience.
To work without direct supervision on own caseload within a specified clinical area undertaking tasks delegated by a qualified clinician.
To act as a first contact in certain situations.
To provide appropriate aspects of exercise, activity and treatment programmes which may be prescribed by a clinician, with the overall aim of further rehabilitation and optimising potential.
To carry out non-clinical activities which facilitate the efficient running of the team (for example Clerical support).
To participate in clinical supervision, and service-level education to ensure that clinical practice is maintained to a high standard
You will be managing your own caseload with support from qualified therapists. This includes falls prevention, mobility assessments and rehabilitation , plus provision of basic equipment and walking aids. We offer opportunities for further development supported by our friendly and progressive team.
This post requires visits to patients in their own homes, therefore a full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the equality act 2010).
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us atHertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible
- You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
- We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you
Job description
Job responsibilities
Technical Instructor
Band: Band 4
Location / Work Base: QVM Hospital, Welwyn
Responsible to: Senior Therapist
Accountable to: Therapy Manager
Liaises with: Patients, family, carers, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists, clinical psychologists, adult care services, voluntary sector, Hertfordshirewheelchair service, Hertfordshire equipment services.
- JOB PURPOSE:-To work as a member of the QVM Hospital team which specializes in the treatment and management of patients within the rehabilitation unit- To provide both clinical and administrative support to other team members and carry own caseload under guidance of qualified allied healthcare professionals.
- JOB SUMMARY:To assist qualified allied health professionals, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians and speech and language rehabilitation in a variety of settings.To work without direct supervision within a specified clinical area undertaking tasks ofassessment and treatment of own caseload as delegated by a qualified allied health professional.To pre-screen patients including gathering of information, blood pressure monitoring and performing delegated outcome measure testing.To act as first contact in certain situations.To assist in delegated data collection.To communicate with relevant medical and nursing staff, social workers and other health care professionals, and patients relatives and carers who may be in direct contact with the post holder with regard to patient care.To accompany patients on home visits prior to discharge and communicate with relatives and carers regarding continuation of treatment at home.This post requires the post holder to work within a 7-day service
- SPECIFIC DUTIESCLINICALTo work without direct supervision, but under the direction of the qualified staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes. (This may be out in a community setting such as the patients own home as a lone worker) or with a qualified professional. It will include both individual one to onesessions and group sessions.To be responsible for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.To undertake routine assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skill, under guidance of a qualified allied health professional.To formulate a standard individual management and or treatment programme, under guidance of a qualified therapist.To carry out rehabilitation programmes, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, working towards patient focused goals agreed within the team to facilitate coordinated care.To contribute to the discharge planning process in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team; to ensure safe and effective discharge.To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal and departmental and Trust requirements and communicate assessment and treatment outcomes appropriately in the form of letters and reports.To maintain a high standard of clinical care.To teach the use of walking aids, exercise equipment and aids and adaptations, including assessment and teaching of safety factors.To use video filming or photography as part of assessment and outcome measure.To update patient recordsTo be responsible for regular safety checks of equipment
- EDUCATIONTo attend organised training sessions, including all mandatory trust training and any appropriate in-service training arranged by the serviceTo participate in the appraisal system and Personal Development ProgrammeTo maintain own continuing professional development (CPD)To develop and enhance skills and incorporate them as necessary into everyday practice.To maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.To develop links with other therapy support staff for peer support and training.To identify and meet objectives for personal development together with qualified staff.To provide advice, teaching and instruction to patients relatives, carers and other professionalsTo be involved in the training, development and supervision of therapy and rehabilitation support staff.
As this role includes visits to patients' homes, a full UK driving licence is required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Technical Instructor
Band: Band 4
Location / Work Base: QVM Hospital, Welwyn
Responsible to: Senior Therapist
Accountable to: Therapy Manager
Liaises with: Patients, family, carers, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists, clinical psychologists, adult care services, voluntary sector, Hertfordshirewheelchair service, Hertfordshire equipment services.
- JOB PURPOSE:-To work as a member of the QVM Hospital team which specializes in the treatment and management of patients within the rehabilitation unit- To provide both clinical and administrative support to other team members and carry own caseload under guidance of qualified allied healthcare professionals.
- JOB SUMMARY:To assist qualified allied health professionals, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians and speech and language rehabilitation in a variety of settings.To work without direct supervision within a specified clinical area undertaking tasks ofassessment and treatment of own caseload as delegated by a qualified allied health professional.To pre-screen patients including gathering of information, blood pressure monitoring and performing delegated outcome measure testing.To act as first contact in certain situations.To assist in delegated data collection.To communicate with relevant medical and nursing staff, social workers and other health care professionals, and patients relatives and carers who may be in direct contact with the post holder with regard to patient care.To accompany patients on home visits prior to discharge and communicate with relatives and carers regarding continuation of treatment at home.This post requires the post holder to work within a 7-day service
- SPECIFIC DUTIESCLINICALTo work without direct supervision, but under the direction of the qualified staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes. (This may be out in a community setting such as the patients own home as a lone worker) or with a qualified professional. It will include both individual one to onesessions and group sessions.To be responsible for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.To undertake routine assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skill, under guidance of a qualified allied health professional.To formulate a standard individual management and or treatment programme, under guidance of a qualified therapist.To carry out rehabilitation programmes, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, working towards patient focused goals agreed within the team to facilitate coordinated care.To contribute to the discharge planning process in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team; to ensure safe and effective discharge.To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal and departmental and Trust requirements and communicate assessment and treatment outcomes appropriately in the form of letters and reports.To maintain a high standard of clinical care.To teach the use of walking aids, exercise equipment and aids and adaptations, including assessment and teaching of safety factors.To use video filming or photography as part of assessment and outcome measure.To update patient recordsTo be responsible for regular safety checks of equipment
- EDUCATIONTo attend organised training sessions, including all mandatory trust training and any appropriate in-service training arranged by the serviceTo participate in the appraisal system and Personal Development ProgrammeTo maintain own continuing professional development (CPD)To develop and enhance skills and incorporate them as necessary into everyday practice.To maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.To develop links with other therapy support staff for peer support and training.To identify and meet objectives for personal development together with qualified staff.To provide advice, teaching and instruction to patients relatives, carers and other professionalsTo be involved in the training, development and supervision of therapy and rehabilitation support staff.
As this role includes visits to patients' homes, a full UK driving licence is required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Foundation Degree / HND in Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Administrative / clerical experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the common symptoms of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- A knowledge of the rehabilitation process including common components of treatment packages, goal setting and use of outcome measures
Desirable
- Experience of working with different medically impaired patients
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to follow instructions
- To monitor and order stock
- Prioritisation / organisation skills to complete delegated tasks
- IT skills
- Accurate data entry skills
- Good telephone skills
- Ability to receive and give clear messages
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Foundation Degree / HND in Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Administrative / clerical experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the common symptoms of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- A knowledge of the rehabilitation process including common components of treatment packages, goal setting and use of outcome measures
Desirable
- Experience of working with different medically impaired patients
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to follow instructions
- To monitor and order stock
- Prioritisation / organisation skills to complete delegated tasks
- IT skills
- Accurate data entry skills
- Good telephone skills
- Ability to receive and give clear messages
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Inpatient Therapy, Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital
School Lane,
Welwyn
AL6 9PW
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
