Band 4 Therapy Technical Instructor

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for experienced or aspiring Band 4 Therapy Technical Support Workers This exciting opportunity would be ideal for those individuals seeking a role that will help them to progress in their chosen career path.

You will have an interest and current knowledge in both the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions in the acute setting. You will also be enthusiastic and passionate to help us develop this pioneering role as we look to create a sustainable workforce, considering alternative skill mixes and new ways of working.

This post will be within the Orthopaedic and Surgical therapy team. You will be working closely alongside colleagues including, qualified Therapists and the ward based team.

Main duties of the job

To accept patients referred to by an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist and hold responsibility for own caseload, mainly working without direct supervision but with regular liaison with the Therapist. At these times access to advice and support from a Therapist is available if required. All clinical work is routinely evaluated and monitored by an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist on a regular basis
To accept patients referred by the Multi-disciplinary Team and relay all necessary information to the Therapists to allow timely interventions.
To treat all patients according to set treatment protocols, monitor progression and make alterations as required, within agreed parameters.
To complete all parts of the therapy intervention including discharge planning and onward referrals.
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.

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

418-DTO4688-SJ

Job locations

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

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
NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Some experience as Band 3 Technical Instructor or Therapy Assistant within relevant specialty
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Recent medical wards experience

Knowledge

Essential

Working knowledge of a range of common medical conditions relevant to the specific area of work
Sound working knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy/ Occupational therapy treatment and rehabilitation techniques
Sound understanding of the constituent components of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Understanding of quality issues and their implications for services, including clinical audit

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Able to work as a team member and also independently.
Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

Evidence of participation in clinical audit

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Education to GCSE standard or equivalent to include grade C in English
NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Some experience as Band 3 Technical Instructor or Therapy Assistant within relevant specialty
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Recent medical wards experience

Knowledge

Essential

Working knowledge of a range of common medical conditions relevant to the specific area of work
Sound working knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy/ Occupational therapy treatment and rehabilitation techniques
Sound understanding of the constituent components of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Understanding of quality issues and their implications for services, including clinical audit

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Able to work as a team member and also independently.
Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

Evidence of participation in clinical audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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