Job summary
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is the largest Community Healthcare Trust in London, employing almost 3500 staff and supporting two million patients across London and Hertfordshire.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Technical Instructor (TI) to join Barnet Unplanned Care Service. We have a number of pathways within the service such as D2A, NWB, Delirium and Enhanced Nursing as well as the Rapid Response Patients.
The Unplanned care team provides short term support to help patients manage the short term transition from hospital to home and regain their independence.
The Technical Instructor's role will focus on supporting therapists/Nurses in the Team to improve patient's independence. The role will include promotion of daily living skills, simple Home Exercises Programme (HEP) to improve balance/muscle strength and personal/social care.
Main duties of the job
- The successful postholders will perform nursing and therapy procedures where necessary for which adequate training has been given.
- They will work under the supervision of the professional staff in the Unplanned care team in the rehabilitation and nursing of patients.
- To work to agreed standards of care within the Team and always to consider the needs and wishes of the patient and their families.
- To be highly organised with excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience of being able to follow Therapy and Nursing care plans and treatment plans in a community environment. Successful post holders must have an ability to work 35 hours per week. Hours of work are 9:00 - 16:30
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To review caseload on a regular basis with referring staff and clinical supervisor and report back appropriately when goals achieved/not achieved and if concerns are raised, or new information becomes available which impacts on intervention provided.
- Input into local assessment documentation and reports under the guidance of qualified staff.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To review caseload on a regular basis with referring staff and clinical supervisor and report back appropriately when goals achieved/not achieved and if concerns are raised, or new information becomes available which impacts on intervention provided.
- Input into local assessment documentation and reports under the guidance of qualified staff.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Good general education (GCSE or equivalent knowledge)
- NVQ Level III
- Good oral and written communication skills, basic computer and keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
- Trusted Assessor trained.
- PSI qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years' experience as a Therapy/ Rehabilitation Assistant working in health or similar post.
- Experience of working in the Community setting
- Experience of working with elderly people and in particular frail elderly people and people with physical disabilities.
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of a Rehabilitation Assistant in a community rehabilitation team
- Basic knowledge of the role of Allied Health Professionals (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy) in the treatment of physical conditions
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Able to problem solve, organise, prioritise and demonstrate sound judgement
- Basic competency training in: Mobility assessment, individual exercise programme, falls prevention.
- Experience in assessment of Personal and Domestic Activities of Daily Living and carrying out these tasks with clients to improve ability
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of common medical conditions and a basic understanding of their impact on functional ability
- Knowledge and experience of using outcome measures appropriate for fallers.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the National Service Framework for Older People
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies in community rehabilitation, and processes for referral.
- Basic presentation skills appropriate for teaching students and peers in an in-service training setting
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service.
- Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post.
Desirable
- Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Good general education (GCSE or equivalent knowledge)
- NVQ Level III
- Good oral and written communication skills, basic computer and keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
- Trusted Assessor trained.
- PSI qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years' experience as a Therapy/ Rehabilitation Assistant working in health or similar post.
- Experience of working in the Community setting
- Experience of working with elderly people and in particular frail elderly people and people with physical disabilities.
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of a Rehabilitation Assistant in a community rehabilitation team
- Basic knowledge of the role of Allied Health Professionals (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy) in the treatment of physical conditions
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Able to problem solve, organise, prioritise and demonstrate sound judgement
- Basic competency training in: Mobility assessment, individual exercise programme, falls prevention.
- Experience in assessment of Personal and Domestic Activities of Daily Living and carrying out these tasks with clients to improve ability
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of common medical conditions and a basic understanding of their impact on functional ability
- Knowledge and experience of using outcome measures appropriate for fallers.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the National Service Framework for Older People
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies in community rehabilitation, and processes for referral.
- Basic presentation skills appropriate for teaching students and peers in an in-service training setting
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service.
- Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post.
Desirable
- Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
East Barnet Health Centre
149, East Barnet Road, Barnet
London
EN4 8QZ
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
