Physiotherapy Technical Instructor - Worthing, United Kingdom - 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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Worthing, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Are you looking to work for an award winning, nationally recognised provider of outstanding care? University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the very few trusts in the country rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable Band 3 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor to join our team and provide excellent patient care in an environment where staff are supported to innovate and lead improvement.

You will be based at Worthing Hospital within the outpatient team.

You will be well supported by the highly experienced team-lead Physiotherapists and non-registered staff with excellent opportunities to develop your won clinical and leadership skills, working within a strong peer group of other Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Assistants, Technical Instructors and a strong and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Hayley Fairclough

Ext: 85591

To assist the Outpatient Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Team deliver flexible, patient centred programmes of therapeutic activities, exercises and interventions for patients referred to the MSK Adult and Paediatric Physiotherapy service and the Hydrotherapy Pool.

To support the day to day management of the hydrotherapy pool. To support the administrative function and day to day running of the department.

To work as part of a Physiotherapy Team providing a high quality and comprehensive therapy service to patients.

To work with patients with varied conditions in the outpatient MSK service.

To work unsupervised as well as alongside the qualified physiotherapists.

To provide information and advice to patients, carers and other health and social care professions on areas within the grades scope of practice, e.g., advise patients on exercise treatment programmes based on procedures and set protocols.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS.

As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.

Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Involved in the Rehabilitation of patients using knowledge of exercise-based therapy
To support Physiotherapists by undertaking skilled Physiotherapy techniques e.g., exercise instruction, gait re-education and functional transfers with individuals.
Educate patients, on a range of topics covering Physiotherapy techniques, e.g., exercises, mobility activities including using walking aids and indoor and outdoor mobility and to lead education group sessions.
Working without direct supervision to treat patients individually or in conjunction with other members of the team.
To understand the relevance of the therapeutic potential of equipment within treatment planning.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.