Job summary
Band 3
Technical Instructors.
Post 1: Care of the Older Person and Orthopaedics (50/50 split), South Tyneside Hospital.
Post 2: Care of the Older Person, Sunderland Hospital.
Post 3: Medicine/Surgery, Sunderland Hospital.
We are a
friendly and welcoming Department, looking for Technical
Instructors to join our inpatient teams' wards.
This is a
fantastic opportunity to advance and consolidate your knowledge and skills and
provide ongoing therapy to a wide range of patients.
We offer
support with training and development through in-service training, appraisals
and supervision.
The roles are fundamentally about supporting the provision of Therapy Services within the NHS
environment, ensuring optimal patient care. The person will work as part of the therapy
team and under the supervision of a qualified Therapist, at times carrying your
own delegated caseload of patients with non-complex conditions (note: includes weekend working).
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the Physiotherapy Team, have a caseload of
patients, give high-quality care and facilitate discharge.
The main duties include:
To be responsible
for the assessment and treatment of your own caseload, and to support the Physiotherapists
as required. To provide any mobility aids to patients.
To undertake admin
tasks, other non-clinical duties and control stock levels of equipment.
To supervise more
junior therapy support staff.
To comply with
Trust policies.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the physiotherapy team providing assistance in delivering
rehabilitation service to a client group.
To provide support and assistance to qualified physiotherapy staff clinically and
administratively, in order to ensure highest standards of quality and efficiency of care.
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
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the physiotherapy team providing assistance in delivering
rehabilitation service to a client group.
To provide support and assistance to qualified physiotherapy staff clinically and
administratively, in order to ensure highest standards of quality and efficiency of care.
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
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English and Numeracy skills to level 1 or equivalent
- NVQ 3 in health related subject or relevant past experience
Desirable
- Recognized academic qualification in a health related topic
- Attendance at relevant professional courses
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good organizational skills
- A basic knowledge of therapy
- An understanding of the role of the physiotherapist
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work independently following guidelines from qualified Staff
- Able to present information written and orally in a clear and
- logical manner
- Ability to motivate people
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment motivation and flexibility and ability to show initiative.
Other
Essential
- To meet the travel requirements of the post
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 organization.
- Previous experience as a technical instructor
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to meet the moving and handling requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English and Numeracy skills to level 1 or equivalent
- NVQ 3 in health related subject or relevant past experience
Desirable
- Recognized academic qualification in a health related topic
- Attendance at relevant professional courses
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good organizational skills
- A basic knowledge of therapy
- An understanding of the role of the physiotherapist
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work independently following guidelines from qualified Staff
- Able to present information written and orally in a clear and
- logical manner
- Ability to motivate people
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment motivation and flexibility and ability to show initiative.
Other
Essential
- To meet the travel requirements of the post
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 organization.
- Previous experience as a technical instructor
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to meet the moving and handling requirements of the post
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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