Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Band 4 Technical Instructor - Falls Prevention Service

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, flexible and committed Band 4 Technical Instructors to join our existing LLR Falls Prevention Service focusing on the patients of Leicester City.

The team provides patients with specialist falls assessment and rehabilitation in both community and outpatient settings either on a 1-1 basis or in groups. This involves working with patients in their own homes, outpatient departments and other community venues across the city. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team which includes Consultant Geriatricians, Nurses and Therapists.

This post requires Technical Instructors who have experience working with patients who are at risk of falls. Experience working in the community would also be desirable. Excellent organisation, communication and team working skills are required for this position.

If you are enthusiastic, self-motivated and dynamic we look forward to hearing from you. This is a great opportunity to join a Falls Prevention Service which is expanding its role in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy service to all patients
To undertake skilled and specialised support work which involves clinical techniques requiring higher level technical skills to assess and treat patients with complex conditions within their own homes.
To work unsupervised with individual patients, making alterations to treatment programmes according to protocols & reporting back patient progress and informing the OT/Physiotherapist of any relevant issues.
To be able to work effectively as a team including delegation of appropriate therapy tasks to Band 3 Support Workers

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

11 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9313-22-1422-AcM

Job locations

Merlyn Vaz Health and Social Care Centre

1 Spinny Hill Rd

Leicester

LE5 3GH

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge related to specific patient group
Demonstrates an understanding of the roles Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing Services, Social Services and the Voluntary & Private sectors
Has computer literacy skills, and experience of IT
Demonstrates effective written, verbal & non-verbal communication skills
Ability to pass on skills to others and evaluate their competence.
Ability to instruct patient/carers in relation to use of equipment and therapy interventions exercise, safe handling etc.
Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities

Experience

Essential

Has experience of working as a band 3 Technical Instructor

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant NVQ level 3 or Other relevant qualification.

Mobility

Essential

Car owner/driver transport or suitable alternative to enable you to undertake the job role
Dependence on public transport is not suitable for this role

Personal Attributes

Essential

Demonstrates ability to work individually & as part of a team
Recognises limitations of role and importance of supervision
Demonstrates ability to accept responsibility and use initiative
Shows evidence of ability to organise and prioritise own work load as delegated

Standard Requirements

Essential

Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge related to specific patient group
Demonstrates an understanding of the roles Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing Services, Social Services and the Voluntary & Private sectors
Has computer literacy skills, and experience of IT
Demonstrates effective written, verbal & non-verbal communication skills
Ability to pass on skills to others and evaluate their competence.
Ability to instruct patient/carers in relation to use of equipment and therapy interventions exercise, safe handling etc.
Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities

Experience

Essential

Has experience of working as a band 3 Technical Instructor

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant NVQ level 3 or Other relevant qualification.

Mobility

Essential

Car owner/driver transport or suitable alternative to enable you to undertake the job role
Dependence on public transport is not suitable for this role

Personal Attributes

Essential

Demonstrates ability to work individually & as part of a team
Recognises limitations of role and importance of supervision
Demonstrates ability to accept responsibility and use initiative
Shows evidence of ability to organise and prioritise own work load as delegated

Standard Requirements

Essential

Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Merlyn Vaz Health and Social Care Centre

1 Spinny Hill Rd

Leicester

LE5 3GH

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Merlyn Vaz Health and Social Care Centre

1 Spinny Hill Rd

Leicester

LE5 3GH

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)