South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Technical Instructor

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Job summary

Sunderland Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (SIMS) is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Technical Instructor to join our existing multidisciplinary team (MDT). SIMS is a true MDT consisting ofhighly experiencedclinicians including a Sports and Exercise Consultant, GPs with special interest in MSK, Extended Scope Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Technical Instructors.

SIMS are dedicated to continuing professional development. We have an extensive in house training programme and strong direct links with secondary care colleagues who attend and contribute to our monthly CPD events. You would have access to an internal network of senior and specialist support including both Medical and Allied Health Professional (AHP) staff who provide leadership, educational, research and clinical support. We offer clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring and have team building and away days all to contribute to the development of SIMS staff.

If you are a proactive and highly motivated individual with a passion for high quality patient care, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

The SIMS team is part on the community division. The candidate should have established MSK experience and should have good grounding in the NHS. Main duties include:

To work within SIMS providing assistance in delivering a rehabilitation service to a client group.

To provide support and assistance to the qualified therapists clinically as well as administratively

Ensuring a quality service. The aim of the service is provide rehabilitation to patients with MSK disorders

To carry out specific delegated elements of therapy assessment following standard operating procedure.

To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures as they pertain to Personnel, Health & Safety and Child, Elder Protection issues and Continuing Health Care needs.

SIMS is a forward thinking, innovative team led by our Operational Lead, Jill Clark and Clinical Lead, Dr Glen Rae (Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine). SIMS offers specialist andcomprehensive assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of MSK conditions. The service operates across Monday to Saturday including working one late night and alternative Saturday mornings.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CMAHP-0524-10

Job locations

Southwick Health Centre

The Green

Southwick

Sunderland

SR5 2LT

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within Sunderland Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (SIMS) providing assistance in delivering a rehabilitation service to a client group.To provide support and assistance to the qualified therapists clinically as well as administratively
Ensuring a quality service. The aim of the service is to provide rehabilitation to patients with Musculoskeletal disorders.
To carry out specific delegated elements of therapy assessment following standard operating procedure.
The post holder will often be working alone without direct supervision of the Physiotherapist; however, advice from a Physiotherapist is available.
To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures as they pertain to Personnel, Health & Safety and Child, Elder Protection issues and Continuing Health Care needs.

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact:

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within Sunderland Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (SIMS) providing assistance in delivering a rehabilitation service to a client group.To provide support and assistance to the qualified therapists clinically as well as administratively
Ensuring a quality service. The aim of the service is to provide rehabilitation to patients with Musculoskeletal disorders.
To carry out specific delegated elements of therapy assessment following standard operating procedure.
The post holder will often be working alone without direct supervision of the Physiotherapist; however, advice from a Physiotherapist is available.
To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures as they pertain to Personnel, Health & Safety and Child, Elder Protection issues and Continuing Health Care needs.

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact:

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of interaction with the public or patients in a care setting
Ability to work as part of a team
Evidence of working within a therapy environment as a therapy assistant

Desirable

Recent proven experience of working with clients in a hospital or NHS organisation
Previous experience as a technical instructor

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification or equivalent (UK equivalent) (Health and Social Care qualification preferred).
Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE A-C or equivalent)

Desirable

Recognised academic qualification in a health-related topic
Attendance at relevant professional courses

Attitude

Essential

A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
Commitment, motivation and adaptability
Good levels of general fitness
Flexibility

Desirable

Adaptability

Personal Qualities

Essential

Commitment motivation and flexibility and ability to show initiative

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of interaction with the public or patients in a care setting
Ability to work as part of a team
Evidence of working within a therapy environment as a therapy assistant

Desirable

Recent proven experience of working with clients in a hospital or NHS organisation
Previous experience as a technical instructor

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification or equivalent (UK equivalent) (Health and Social Care qualification preferred).
Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE A-C or equivalent)

Desirable

Recognised academic qualification in a health-related topic
Attendance at relevant professional courses

Attitude

Essential

A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
Commitment, motivation and adaptability
Good levels of general fitness
Flexibility

Desirable

Adaptability

Personal Qualities

Essential

Commitment motivation and flexibility and ability to show initiative

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.