Central London Community Health Trust

Technical Instructor

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic band 4 Technical Instructor to join our Multi Disciplinary Falls team based at Wembley Centre for Health and Care in Brent.

The Technical Instructor (TI) will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered allied health professional. The TI will work in a variety of settings including community centres, clinics and patient/carers own homes.

The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The TI will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated non-complex caseload.

You will be provided with excellent support in your development. Come and join our excellent team.

Main duties of the job

The Technical Instructor is expected to:

To be actively involved in carrying out specific Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy assessments and interventions with clients independently as delegated by an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist or nurse and compliment and provide continuity of work of the qualified staff.

To communicate effectively will Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist/Nurse staff identifying clients problems, intervention plans and change to their health/function.

To independently complete graded exercise/rehabilitation programmes to carers and report back to senior staff team members; including adapting basic treatment programmes.

To assist with and lead Falls Groups in a variety of settings

To develop the necessary skills and understanding of other services in public, private and voluntary sectors, to be able to refer clients on to appropriate services.

To develop the knowledge and skills to be able to provide advice on Health Living to clients.

To ensure that written and electronic records and data are maintained, submitted at regular intervals and adhere to Trust and service standards.

To maintain the work environment in accordance with Health and safety and Infection control policies.

To identify own development needs and take action to enhance own knowledge skills and areas of competence as appropriate, taking into account organisational needs and objectives.

Please refer to Job description for more responsibilities and duties.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

06 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-ONW-6650280-B

Job locations

Wembley Centre for health and care

Wembley

HA04UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)
A recognised equivalent course
oWillingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
Trusted Assessor trained
PSI qualification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of two years experience as a Therapy Assistant working in health or similar post.
Experience of working as part of a community team
oExperience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases

Desirable

Experience of working as part of falls a team
Experience with the NHS patient information database (EMIS)

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Basic competency training in: Mobility assessment, progression of mobility stair assessment, passive movement, passive stretches, individual exercise programme, falls prevention; knowledge of hip and knee fractures
Experience in assessment of Personal and Domestic Activities of Daily Living and carrying out these tasks with clients to improve ability.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
An awareness of risk management
Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral

Knowledge

Essential

An awareness of risk management.
Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being

Desirable

Knowledge of local health needs strategies.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)
A recognised equivalent course
oWillingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
Trusted Assessor trained
PSI qualification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of two years experience as a Therapy Assistant working in health or similar post.
Experience of working as part of a community team
oExperience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases

Desirable

Experience of working as part of falls a team
Experience with the NHS patient information database (EMIS)

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Basic competency training in: Mobility assessment, progression of mobility stair assessment, passive movement, passive stretches, individual exercise programme, falls prevention; knowledge of hip and knee fractures
Experience in assessment of Personal and Domestic Activities of Daily Living and carrying out these tasks with clients to improve ability.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
An awareness of risk management
Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral

Knowledge

Essential

An awareness of risk management.
Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being

Desirable

Knowledge of local health needs strategies.

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Wembley Centre for health and care

Wembley

HA04UZ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Wembley Centre for health and care

Wembley

HA04UZ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)