Central London Community Health Trust

Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

Harrow Rapid Response is a national leader in intermediate care that aims to bring the best of hospital care to a patient's home and therefore avoid unnecessary hospital attendances/admissions.

Most of our referrals are from GPs, London Ambulance Service and Accident and Emergency departments. Attending individually and in pairs we perform an initial assessment at home, performing a holistic assessment of the patient and in some cases starting a treatment plan within 2 hours of referral.

The Team can utilise a number of pieces of diagnostic equipment in the home, plus we have access to hospital facilities for various scans when required. We also perform our services in A&E to avoid hospital admissions and facilitate safe discharges.

Harrow Urgent Community Response Team looks to provide the very best patient care, aiming to provide the same care a patient would receive as an in patient. This is facilitated by having real time access to patient records in the community via laptops.

We are looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant who has a passion for patient care, who want to develop their skills and push themselves outside the normal boundaries of practice and who have a real drive to make sure their patient gets the best treatment possible. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

This post will be within the HUCRT/A&E service.

To work as a therapy technician in HUCRT, supporting patients to regain and sustain their levels of function.

To be involved in assessing patients, defining treatment needs in relation to therapy and carrying out this treatment, maintaining clinical records.

Undertake the learning of new skills and knowledge to include some nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy skills, assessing and planning social care packages in agreement with and on behalf of social services. All these skills are competency led.

Work in close partnership with hospital colleagues and external agencies such as Social Services, Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Housing Associations, GPs and voluntary organisations. This will involve attending meetings outside the Trust and sharing protocols and care management plans with the CCG and others agencies.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with patients, carers and with colleagues in health and social services to ensure effective service planning, policy and delivery of services to their specific patient group.

The post holder may be asked to be involved with assessment and treatment for patients with a wide range of complex physical, sensory, perceptual and cognitive problems within A&E and community settings. Assessments will also include some inpatient assessments.

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

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-7476122

Job locations

Honeypot health Centre

839 honeypot lane

Stanmore

HA7 1AT


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

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • Technical qualification e.g. NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent core skills gained through work experience with patients in a hospital or community setting

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to teach practical skills to patients
  • Ability to work single-handedly with individuals/groups within a supportive environment
  • Understanding of professional conduct
  • Health/safety and risk awareness
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Understanding of the patient's rehabilitation needs
  • Ability to work within frequently unpleasant conditions such as odours and body fluids

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Group work skills
  • Basic IT skills
  • Positive interpersonal skills
  • Neat and professional appearance
  • Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Key Attributes

Essential

  • Compassionate and caring nature
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Willingness to participate in supervision and appraisal processes
  • Basic awareness of health and safety in the workplace
  • Ability to take responsibility for own actions and make decisions
  • Ability to work flexibly and concentrate despite interruptions
  • Able to provide evidence of demonstrating the Trust's Values and Behaviours
  • Able to meet the required IT skills for the post
  • Eligible to live and work in the UK
  • Hold a full, valid UK driving license and have access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act)
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • Technical qualification e.g. NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent core skills gained through work experience with patients in a hospital or community setting

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to teach practical skills to patients
  • Ability to work single-handedly with individuals/groups within a supportive environment
  • Understanding of professional conduct
  • Health/safety and risk awareness
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Understanding of the patient's rehabilitation needs
  • Ability to work within frequently unpleasant conditions such as odours and body fluids

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Group work skills
  • Basic IT skills
  • Positive interpersonal skills
  • Neat and professional appearance
  • Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Key Attributes

Essential

  • Compassionate and caring nature
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Willingness to participate in supervision and appraisal processes
  • Basic awareness of health and safety in the workplace
  • Ability to take responsibility for own actions and make decisions
  • Ability to work flexibly and concentrate despite interruptions
  • Able to provide evidence of demonstrating the Trust's Values and Behaviours
  • Able to meet the required IT skills for the post
  • Eligible to live and work in the UK
  • Hold a full, valid UK driving license and have access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act)

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

Honeypot health Centre

839 honeypot lane

Stanmore

HA7 1AT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Honeypot health Centre

839 honeypot lane

Stanmore

HA7 1AT


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Physiotherapist

Sandeep Jammula

s.jammula@nhs.net

07826908761

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-7476122

Job locations

Honeypot health Centre

839 honeypot lane

Stanmore

HA7 1AT


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