Senior Technical Instructor - Plymouth, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and passionate senior technical instructor to join our highly regarded musculoskeletal outpatient department as a part-time job share.

The new post will support the MSK outpatient department across various sites with the assessment and physiotherapeutic rehabilitation of variety of spinal, peripheral region and respiratory pathologies.

The post holders will have the responsibility of running a range of rehabilitation classes as well as providing 1:1 assessment and treatment sessions.

This post will provide the successful applicant the opportunity to learn and develop their own skills through team support in addition to mentoring and appraising more junior staff member.

To perform specific therapeutic (clinical and non-clinical) assessment, treatment and discharge of an identified caseload of patients within the outpatient department in delivering physiotherapeutic treatment programmes for patients with musculoskeletal and respiratory outpatient conditions.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties within an agreed protocol within the individuals scope of practice. To ensure competence is gained and retained in all areas in which you practice.

To work in partnership with patients to plan interventions and programmes to positively change health related behaviour.
To instruct, lead and supervise group exercise programmes within the department for a range of general health, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions.
To work independently, but under the direction of an HCPC registered physiotherapist to perform specific tasks for an individual or group of patients, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
To work within protocols and competencies specific to this post. To act as first contact in specific situations.
Patient management includes: assessment and information gathering to identify patient needs; development of treatment plans and review of progress at regular intervals; and delivery of care and rehabilitation.
Treatment activities might include following exercise and mobility programmes; and educating & advising patients and their families about their situation and options for the future.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is the largest teaching hospital trust in the South West and employ almost 10,000 staff that work in 350 different roles, plus hundreds of volunteers.

We offer great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment and we offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

The Physiotherapy Department can offer you a friendly and social atmosphere with a forward thinking and progressive attitude to the changing face of the NHS.

If you join our department you will benefit from a well-established appraisal scheme, in-service training, encouragement with CPD and excellent senior and peer support.

Clinical specialists enhance the clinical lead within the department, encouraging evidence based practice and research / audit.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Clinical

To be accountable for own clinical practice and caseload management. To work without direct supervision but under the direction of qualified staff in the performance of specific tasks for musculoskeletal and respiratory outpatients, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

Duties may include:

Deliver and modify individual treatment programmes
Manage patients through set treatment protocols and rehabilitation pathways
Develop person specific goals for individuals
Deliver and modify group rehabilitation classes
Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required
Conduct basic physiotherapeutic respiratory assessment
Teaching safe use of gym and specialist rehabilitation equipment
Basic respiratory assessment and auscultation.
To understand, provide, receive and exchange complex condition related information with patients and relatives, who may have communication difficulties.
To be actively involved in the communication of information regarding patient's conditions and any other useful information to the physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To communicate effectively with patients and carers. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation will be required. Barriers to communication may include loss of hearing, pain, language and mood.
To be aware at all times of the needs of patients during illness or disability and to promote and encourage independence and restoration of function.
Be aware of treatment protocols, rehabilitation guidelines and current evidence base for musculoskeletal and respiratory outpatients.
Plan and manage own