Job summary
Job Title: Therapy Technical Instructor
Hours per week: 37.50
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum
Closing Date: 24th September 2024
Interview Date: 9th October 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
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Main duties of the job
- To work as a member of Therapy team independently assessing and treating a designated caseload of patients, through group and individual work, as appropriate, within the outpatient gym and musculoskeletal out-patients setting.
- To be responsible for co-coordinating the gym activities for patients under the guidance of the qualified therapy staff; being required to work as a lone therapy practitioner at times.
- To manage the gym class schedule and structure of classes to an evidence-based standard.
- The provision of therapy to be conducted following set guidelines and protocols promoting the independence of patients to a level that is consistent with their abilities.
- The Trust is committed to providing a 7-day therapy service. The role may include some evening work.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care'takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high standard of clinical assistance to any member of the therapy team and participate actively in a variety of joint sessions with the patient.
- To be responsible for independent assessment and intervention planning for a defined group of patients and other patient groups as the service develops under the indirect supervision of the therapy team leader within the team. This skill is underpinned by knowledge of the specified care pathway for these patients following structured training and competency development.
- To provide a high standard of clinical support and assistance for the therapy service with a degree of autonomy
- To be involved in multi-disciplinary working including, where appropriate.
- To ensure methods of treatment, its frequency and review are appropriate to the diagnosis/problem of the patient and within the priorities of the Service.
- On instructions from a therapist, to carry out individual and group sessions with patients, without direct supervision but under the direction of a qualified therapist.
- These may include; assisting in group treatment; supervised and unsupervised moving, handling and positioning; joint assessment and treatment sessions; individual exercise programme; mobility assessments; provision of mobility aids and teaching their safe use; education regarding management of health, safety/lifestyle; monitor patient outcomes and to complete phone calls to ensure recommendations have been completed.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high standard of clinical assistance to any member of the therapy team and participate actively in a variety of joint sessions with the patient.
- To be responsible for independent assessment and intervention planning for a defined group of patients and other patient groups as the service develops under the indirect supervision of the therapy team leader within the team. This skill is underpinned by knowledge of the specified care pathway for these patients following structured training and competency development.
- To provide a high standard of clinical support and assistance for the therapy service with a degree of autonomy
- To be involved in multi-disciplinary working including, where appropriate.
- To ensure methods of treatment, its frequency and review are appropriate to the diagnosis/problem of the patient and within the priorities of the Service.
- On instructions from a therapist, to carry out individual and group sessions with patients, without direct supervision but under the direction of a qualified therapist.
- These may include; assisting in group treatment; supervised and unsupervised moving, handling and positioning; joint assessment and treatment sessions; individual exercise programme; mobility assessments; provision of mobility aids and teaching their safe use; education regarding management of health, safety/lifestyle; monitor patient outcomes and to complete phone calls to ensure recommendations have been completed.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Therapist Assistant or relevant work experience (with Physiotherapists)
- Work experience of within a community/acute hospital setting
- Experience of working independently and managing own time whilst prioritising activities
- Experience of supervising/teaching individuals
- Evidence of previous employment/voluntary work
- Evidence of managing gym group based classes
- Experience of exercise prescription
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- Maths/English to GCSE or Functional English/Maths level 2
- Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare/ Foundation degree or equivalent
- Evidence of education or training relevant to gym specific environment
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally in a manner appropriate to a variety of parties, dealing with sensitive information and considering barriers to communication
- Able to generate written and verbal communication, which is relevant, concise and accurate
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out multi-tasking activities
- Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety at Work
- Ability to use basic word processing and windows based computer packages
- An understanding of the impact of disability and issues related to promoting independence
- A good general knowledge of a range of conditions to be able to identify situations where a patient requires referral back to their treating physiotherapist
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Physically fit
- Able to work as a team member
- To follow the Trusts values of EXCEL and COMPACT
- Team player
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Understands effective time management
- Ability to organise, prioritise, especially between urgent and routine tasks
- Able to demonstrate aptitude for applying training in practical skills
- Ability to organise own workload
Other
Essential
- Able to commit to flexible working and weekend working
- Presents a professional image
- Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
- Able to deal with distressing situations in a sensitive and sensible manner
- Able to reflect on own practice and use experience to learn
- Ability to cope in busy/stressful/challenging situations
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Reliable and flexible
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to commit to work 7 days cover
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Therapist Assistant or relevant work experience (with Physiotherapists)
- Work experience of within a community/acute hospital setting
- Experience of working independently and managing own time whilst prioritising activities
- Experience of supervising/teaching individuals
- Evidence of previous employment/voluntary work
- Evidence of managing gym group based classes
- Experience of exercise prescription
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- Maths/English to GCSE or Functional English/Maths level 2
- Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare/ Foundation degree or equivalent
- Evidence of education or training relevant to gym specific environment
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally in a manner appropriate to a variety of parties, dealing with sensitive information and considering barriers to communication
- Able to generate written and verbal communication, which is relevant, concise and accurate
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out multi-tasking activities
- Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety at Work
- Ability to use basic word processing and windows based computer packages
- An understanding of the impact of disability and issues related to promoting independence
- A good general knowledge of a range of conditions to be able to identify situations where a patient requires referral back to their treating physiotherapist
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Physically fit
- Able to work as a team member
- To follow the Trusts values of EXCEL and COMPACT
- Team player
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Understands effective time management
- Ability to organise, prioritise, especially between urgent and routine tasks
- Able to demonstrate aptitude for applying training in practical skills
- Ability to organise own workload
Other
Essential
- Able to commit to flexible working and weekend working
- Presents a professional image
- Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
- Able to deal with distressing situations in a sensitive and sensible manner
- Able to reflect on own practice and use experience to learn
- Ability to cope in busy/stressful/challenging situations
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Reliable and flexible
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to commit to work 7 days cover
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
