Physiotherapy Technical Instructor - Leicester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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    Physiotherapy Department Physiotherapy Technical Instructor Cardiology Band 3

    This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a multidisciplinary team.

    You will be working on the Cardiology wards with patients providing Physiotherapy interventions to patients following cardiology procedures or living with cardiology conditions, providing interventions in line with agreed protocols. You will be working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, delivering safe and effective, quality treatments including the assessment, and discharge of patients.

    You will need to have experience working within a health care setting and ideally worked as a therapy assistant. You must have a clear understanding of the role of Physiotherapy.

    You will receive comprehensive trust and service induction, regular supervision and annual appraisal and a training programme to support your development.

    We have a well-established in-service training programme and a commitment to continuing professional development

    Main duties of the job

    This post requires a high level of personal responsibility and therefore we are looking for a person with a mature outlook, good communication skills, organisational skills and an ability to use their initiative. You will need to be motivated, organised and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. You will need to have had experience of working with a variety of different people. The ability to use computers is desirable in this post, as some administrative and clerical duties are involved

    Post holders will work their core hours Monday to Friday but will also be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a roster system.

    About us

    Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years

    We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence
  • And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

    Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team
  • This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

    About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    You will be working across the Cardiology wards with patients providing Physiotherapy interventions to patients living with cardiology conditions or following cardiology procedures. You will be working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, delivering safe and effective, quality treatments including the assessment, and discharge of patients.

  • Physiotherapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
  • The Technical Instructor will contribute to the provision of Physiotherapy within a specified clinical area. This includes identified clinical, administrative and educational roles.
  • To carry a clinical caseload which has been discussed and delegated to them by the relevant team member who has delegation responsibilities for this task.
  • To work to Therapy and UHL Service priorities.
  • To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.
  • To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient.
  • To work with and support those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties
  • Person Specification

    Enthusiasm for post

    Essential

  • Enthusiasm for post
  • Knowledge of clinical area and skills needed for post
  • Qualifications

    Essential

  • GCSE English (Grade C or above) and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent
  • Desirable

  • Other relevant health or social care based qualification National Care Certificate
  • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Understanding the roles of the Multi-Disciplinary Teams and the Physiotherapy role within the Speciality setting
  • Trust Values

    Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values and Behaviours
  • Experience

    Essential

  • To have recent significant clinical experience working in physiotherapy / occupational therapy / therapy technical instructor, assistant or similar healthcare role