Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services has a great opportunity for a Technical Instructor to join our Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team.

This role is based in mainly in the Derbyshire Dales area (Bakewell/Darley Dale), with some duties in Buxton, both of which offer an easy commute from neighbouring counties.

This job is advertised as part time but full time hours may be considered. Various hours are available to support flexible working

We offer a supportive environment with senior clinical mentorship and leadership support across all of our teams. We have an established CPD offering and in service training programme.

Main duties of the job

The post will be flexible to move across sites according to department and service needs; therefore the ability to travel will be essential.

As a Technical Instructor working within our service you will:

Provide highly skilled support to Physiotherapists, aiding the rehabilitation of patients in the Outpatient Physiotherapy Service.

Provide initial assessment for designated patient groups, as agreed with Physiotherapy Team Lead

Work single handed and unsupervised when appropriate in out-patient department, without direct supervision or presence of a Physiotherapist

Plan and provide ongoing treatment, education and instruction to their caseload of patients seen in both individual and group settings. This will include some evaluation and progression of treatment programmes with access to the support of a Physiotherapist if required.

Be responsible for day-to-day maintenance, cleaning & testing of Physiotherapy equipment and treatment areas, adhering to department and Trust policy.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa's and Immigration.

After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

About us

As a DCHS employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the "DCHS Way."

DCHS will provide protected CPD time, mentorship and supervision to support your practice and development.

At DCHS we also offer:

Up to 33 days' holiday each year plus Bank Holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Flexible working options

Relocation package (qualifying criteria)

One of the best Pension schemes in the UK

Free parking at all of our sites

A fair mileage and lease car scheme

Supported study leave

Staff health & wellbeing programme

Access to Health Service Discounts

Annual flu vaccination