Job summary
We have a brand new position in our existing Pulmonary Rehab team for an experienced or aspiring Band 4 Therapy Technical Instructor. This exciting opportunity would be ideal for those individuals seeking a role that will help them to progress in their chosen career path. It would particularly suit someone who has a keen interest in facilitation through exercise, education on health promotion and chronic respiratory disease management.
You will be enthusiastic and passionate in supporting people with long term respiratory conditions in managing their condition. You will become an important member of our existing multi disciplinary team working closely alongside colleagues such as Therapists and Respiratory Nurses.
As this is a new post we know you may have a lot of questions therefore we actively encourage you to reach out so that you can apply with confidence.
Main duties of the job
To assist and support the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team to provide an effective and efficient service to patients with respiratory conditions. To undertake highly skilled support work to facilitate the rehabilitation and education of patients, their families and carers and other health professionals involved in their care.
You will work as part of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team delivering a high quality and effective service supporting and educating patients and relatives about chronic lung conditions in order to facilitate self-management techniques for the patient group.
You will assess and treat all patients according to set treatment protocols, monitor progression and make alterations as required. We will support you to develop and maintain competencies through Continuing Professional development (CPD).
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Education to GCSE standard or equivalent to include grade C in English (numerical score 4 or over)
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in healthcare eg. acute or community
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Some experience as Band 3 Technical Instructor or Therapy Assistant within relevant specialty
- Knowledge of respiratory conditions and examples
- Experience of delivering exercise programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of a range of common medical conditions relevant to the specific area of work
- Good knowledge and understanding of benefit of exercise
- Sound understanding of the constituent components of the multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of Safeguarding Process and Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge of issues of confidentiality within the healthcare environment
Desirable
- Awareness and mention of service improvement and quality service
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work as a team member and also independently.
- Ability to organise own caseload and supervise less experienced staff
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills with examples
- Able to travel between community venues
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Being able to talk to people and deliver education sessions
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Education to GCSE standard or equivalent to include grade C in English (numerical score 4 or over)
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in healthcare eg. acute or community
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Some experience as Band 3 Technical Instructor or Therapy Assistant within relevant specialty
- Knowledge of respiratory conditions and examples
- Experience of delivering exercise programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of a range of common medical conditions relevant to the specific area of work
- Good knowledge and understanding of benefit of exercise
- Sound understanding of the constituent components of the multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of Safeguarding Process and Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge of issues of confidentiality within the healthcare environment
Desirable
- Awareness and mention of service improvement and quality service
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work as a team member and also independently.
- Ability to organise own caseload and supervise less experienced staff
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills with examples
- Able to travel between community venues
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Being able to talk to people and deliver education sessions
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).
