Job summary
Physiotherapy Technical Instructor 18.75 hours per week
Due to upcoming retirement we are delighted to be able to advertise the post of Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work within this specialist area and to develop transferable skills. We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and flexible team member preferably with experience of working within physiotherapy and with children. The post will involve working alongside members of the Children's Physiotherapy Team but there will also be a degree of independent working.
Our physiotherapy team provide support to children and young people who need extra help to develop the skills needed to succeed and achieve in the community.
We believe in treating the whole person and provide flexible and holistic care.
The team is friendly and supportive and mentorship for this role will be available from the clinical staff.
Main duties of the job
You will carry out physiotherapy programmes and support carers to effectively use equipment such as standing frames and walking aids. You may train carers to carry out therapy interventions. You will work alongside qualified staff and other support staff. You will work with children with motor difficulties and disability in a range of settings including out patient clinics and in the community.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out physiotherapy programmes delegated by physiotherapists, changing plans as required, discussing with physiotherapists if needed and keeping them informed of progress/regression.
Delegate to learning support assistants and carers and support them to carry out physiotherapy related tasks.
To make informed decisions about any change in a childs condition/circumstances when working without direct supervision and feedback to the supervising physiotherapist.
To deal with emergency situations requiring medical assistance e.g. epileptic fits by summoning professional help immediately.
Work with physiotherapists to apply evidence-based practice in the clinical setting.
To be involved in the assessment, monitoring and use of equipment such as standing frames and walking aids.
Monitor own treatment and effectiveness, sharing this information with the physiotherapy team, providing and receiving guidance where appropriate.
Monitor outcomes using accepted measures.
Accept personal responsibility for the actions and quality of own work, liaising with other senior staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out physiotherapy programmes delegated by physiotherapists, changing plans as required, discussing with physiotherapists if needed and keeping them informed of progress/regression.
Delegate to learning support assistants and carers and support them to carry out physiotherapy related tasks.
To make informed decisions about any change in a childs condition/circumstances when working without direct supervision and feedback to the supervising physiotherapist.
To deal with emergency situations requiring medical assistance e.g. epileptic fits by summoning professional help immediately.
Work with physiotherapists to apply evidence-based practice in the clinical setting.
To be involved in the assessment, monitoring and use of equipment such as standing frames and walking aids.
Monitor own treatment and effectiveness, sharing this information with the physiotherapy team, providing and receiving guidance where appropriate.
Monitor outcomes using accepted measures.
Accept personal responsibility for the actions and quality of own work, liaising with other senior staff.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- General education to GSCE or equivalent in maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in health or social care
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with additional needs
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Basic IT skills including working knowledge of Word and Excel
- Knowledge and understanding of normal child development
Desirable
- Experience of working within therapy services
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Past responsibility for training/supervising other support staff
- Experience in educating and training assistants
Skills
Essential
- Oral & written communication skills
- Car driver, owner and valid UK driver's licence
- Good problem solving skills and initiative
- Able to undertake moderate physical effort throughout the day
- Good time management and organisational skills
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Confidence to work independently
- Innovative
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work whilst wearing PPE
- Ability to perform repeated physical tasks during manual handling and treatment
- Ability to motivate children to gain compliance in physiotherapy interventions
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- General education to GSCE or equivalent in maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in health or social care
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with additional needs
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Basic IT skills including working knowledge of Word and Excel
- Knowledge and understanding of normal child development
Desirable
- Experience of working within therapy services
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Past responsibility for training/supervising other support staff
- Experience in educating and training assistants
Skills
Essential
- Oral & written communication skills
- Car driver, owner and valid UK driver's licence
- Good problem solving skills and initiative
- Able to undertake moderate physical effort throughout the day
- Good time management and organisational skills
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Confidence to work independently
- Innovative
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work whilst wearing PPE
- Ability to perform repeated physical tasks during manual handling and treatment
- Ability to motivate children to gain compliance in physiotherapy interventions
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
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).
