Therapy Technical Instructor - London, United Kingdom - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the critical care therapy team.

The post holder is responsible for providing both clinical and administrative support to the qualified staff and works without direct supervision undertaking treatment plans delegated by a qualified therapist in order to progress the rehabilitation of critically unwell patients.

Key role is to perform specific tasks for an individual as part of the treatment and rehabilitation programme without direct supervision, but under the direction of a qualified staff member

Duties may include:

Implementation and progression of treatment plans delegated by qualified staff.
Perform mobility and stair assessments and issue advice leaflets to patients.
Teaching, issuing and progressing mobility with the use of walking aids.
Providing noncomplex interventions for complex patients.
Discharging patients under supervision of qualified staff.
Teaching and progressing the independent use of wheelchairs.
Restocking and cleaning of reusable equipment as required per trust policies.
Demonstrating and teaching personal and domestic activities of daily living.
Reinforces the qualified therapist's advice and patient education.
Completes graded, indoor/outdoor functional mobility programmes with patients. This involves continuous and independent assessment of environment and potential safety risks.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Acute Therapy Service at UCLH is a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking department where everyone is enthusiastic and passionate about providing high quality care to patients.

Our staff are committed to service development - continuously improving patient experience through quality improvement projects, research and patient engagement.

We are proud of what we achieve and celebrate this through staff recognition events and awards.

Clinically the department is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Support Staff, who are divided into small specialty therapy teams who join with similar specialties for education, training and service development.

There are extensive opportunities for training through internal and external courses and staff are supported to showcase work at conferences.

Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment is key for us.

The department aspires to be a warm, friendly and supportive place to work, enabling all staff to maximise their potential.

We encourage staff to contribute through staff groups championing equality, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, staff wellbeing and patient and staff experience.

Staff feedback consistently highlights the approachability of the leadership in the department. People feel they are always treated as individuals, given time, listened to and supported.

The post-holder is responsible for and provide both clinical and administrative support to qualified staff

The post-holder works without direct supervision, within the specified clinical area, undertaking tasks delegated by a qualified therapist

The post holder will be implementing and progressing agreed therapy treatment programmes for patients

The post holder shows initiative, motivation and excellent organisational ability working closely with therapy staff to develop administrative support and systems for the therapy team

The post-holder will be involved in the supervision and education of apprentice and assistant staff within the team

The post-holder provides cover for other therapy assistants and instructors across the service in periods of leave or absence