Central London Community Health Trust

Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 4 Technical Instructor to our community team. The role involves working with patients in their own home to provide rehabilitation services and promote independence. The role would be supporting both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

Successful applicants will be part of an enthusiastic, patient focused, holistic team caring for patients in their own homes. Our Multi-disciplinary team comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Healthcare and therapy assistants, as well as support from administrators.

We work collaboratively with GPs, acute hospitals, Social care, Hospices and other third sector organisations. You will have the opportunity to work with patients with a wide range of clinical conditions.We have a well-established structure for clinical supervision and opportunities for practice development including in-service training. This will provide you with fantastic opportunities to enhance your existing knowledge and skills.

For further information and for an informal visit please contact:

Sally Dickinson, Therapy Lead 07760 997211

Email: sally.dickinson2@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise the patients' potential to support and enable patients with their mobility and in a range of activities to promote independent living and monitor their wellbeing living in the Dacorum locality.

To support both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in treatment programmes.

To provide individual assessments and treatment, where required for patients with therapy needs, in the community setting.

To provide advice, guidance and information to patients, health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.

To manage a clinical caseload, documentation, patient visits and discharge planning.

To participate in clinical supervision and continued professional development to ensure that clinical practice is maintained at a high standard.

To adhere to Lone working policy and Trust Safe Working Policies.

Key Working Relationships

Multi-professional team

Patients, families, and carers

Allied health professional colleagues

Statutory and non-statutory services

Primary and Secondary services

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

12 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum (including Fringe High Cost Area Supplement)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-6860065

Job locations

The Forum

Marlowes

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1DN

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Specialist skills acquired through in-service development/experience.

Desirable

Formal technical qualification (i.e. City & Guilds or Health Care NVQ or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

2 years' experience of working in a community health or social care setting.

Desirable

Experience of working in a physiotherapy department.
Experience of working with people with learning Disabilities

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to work independently in community settings.
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Good communication skills, (i.e. written, verbal and non-verbal).
Ability to communicate with people who do not use speech.
Ability to recognise and work within an individual's physical limitations.
Knowledge of specialist equipment, relevant to post.
Ability to teach practical skills to people who use the service.
Good personal organisational skills.
Computer skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Willingness to be involved in the delivery of practice placements for students.
Understanding of professional conduct.

Desirable

Supervisory skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Knowledge of the Sign-a-long vocabulary

Other

Essential

Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Commitment to lifelong learning.
Up to date manual handling training for the lifting of people using the service and equipment during treatment sessions.
Understanding of the hazards associated with lone working in the community.
Ability to work in domestic environments with low levels of hygiene and potential exposure to fleas, lice and body fluids.
Knowledge of breakaway/deescalation techniques.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Specialist skills acquired through in-service development/experience.

Desirable

Formal technical qualification (i.e. City & Guilds or Health Care NVQ or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

2 years' experience of working in a community health or social care setting.

Desirable

Experience of working in a physiotherapy department.
Experience of working with people with learning Disabilities

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to work independently in community settings.
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Good communication skills, (i.e. written, verbal and non-verbal).
Ability to communicate with people who do not use speech.
Ability to recognise and work within an individual's physical limitations.
Knowledge of specialist equipment, relevant to post.
Ability to teach practical skills to people who use the service.
Good personal organisational skills.
Computer skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Willingness to be involved in the delivery of practice placements for students.
Understanding of professional conduct.

Desirable

Supervisory skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Knowledge of the Sign-a-long vocabulary

Other

Essential

Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Commitment to lifelong learning.
Up to date manual handling training for the lifting of people using the service and equipment during treatment sessions.
Understanding of the hazards associated with lone working in the community.
Ability to work in domestic environments with low levels of hygiene and potential exposure to fleas, lice and body fluids.
Knowledge of breakaway/deescalation techniques.

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

The Forum

Marlowes

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1DN

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Forum

Marlowes

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1DN

Employer's website

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