Community Therapy Technical Instructor

Uhmb; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified or trainee Technical Instructor to join the Community Therapy team in Lancaster. You will work under supervision delivering high-quality rehabilitation, within patients' homes and community settings, alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

The role includes assessing function, planning interventions, and supporting staff training while progressing through the Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/Assistant Practitioner Qualification or equivalent, or willingness to start within 12 months.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel independently to areas not served by public transport.
• Computer skills relevant to the role (Microsoft Office, EMIS, STRATA).
• Literacy skills at level 2 or above (GCSE, Functional Skills or equivalent).
• Training relevant to Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Core Skills (e.g., OTAGO, Trusted Assessor, Therapeutic Moving and Handling).

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and rehabilitation to patients in home or community settings.
• Carry a delegated caseload and prioritise tasks daily.
• Assist qualified OT/Physiotherapist staff and train care staff within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide feedback to clinicians and engage in supervision.
• Work as a lone worker in the community in line with policy.
• Adhere to professional standards and trust policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Lone working

Observational skills

Education

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/Assistant Practitioner Qualification

Full UK driving licence / ability to travel independently

Literacy skills level 2 or above

Training relevant to OT/Physiotherapy Core Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMIS

STRATA

Job description

Main area Community Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent: If appointed as trainee will be paid as band 3 until completed training Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

37.5 hours per week (Service Hours: Mon - Friday 08:00 - 18:30. Sat & Sun 08:30 - 16:30) Job ref 331-8109622-UHMB-A

Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

Do you have a passion for rehabilitation and enabling others to regain and maintain their independence and function in their own home or care home setting?

We are looking for a qualified or trainee Technical Instructor who is able to complete the Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship training. You will work within our friendly therapy team, alongside registered therapy colleagues delivering high quality rehabilitation.

The therapy team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors, Therapy Assistants and Admin colleagues.

You will carry a caseload delegated by the nominated clinician, and be responsible for interventions with patients. You will carry out the assessment of an individual’s level of function and consider the persons activities of daily living.

Applicants must have a genuine interest in people and be enthusiastic and motivated in enabling people to regain and retain their independence.

The Community Therapy team covers the Lancaster District of Lancashire, based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Service hours Monday - Friday 08:00 - `18:30 and Saturday and Sunday 08:30 - 16:30 on a rota basis.

If the successful candidate is required to undertake the Assistant Practitioner foundation degree apprenticeship, they will be initially employed at band 3 until they have successfully completed the training.

Please note this post does not offer sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a member of the Integrated Community Therapy & Rehabilitation Service - North Lancs to provide assessment and rehabilitation as a part of the wider multi-disciplinary service.

The post holder will provide assessment and treatment to patients with diverse health needs, mainly within peoples own homes and the residential rehabilitation unit , but with flexibility to work in other areas as required .

You will assist qualified Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff in the education and training of staff from own and other disciplines within the multi-disciplinary service, including training to care and other support staff.

Provide feedback to the qualified Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and recognise own limitations.

Will engage in regular informal and formal supervision.

Be responsible for managing a delegated caseload on a day to day basis including prioritisation of tasks.

Assess, provide and check the provision of aids, equipment and exercises to patients on your defined case load.

Work in the community as a lone worker in line with Trust and departmental Lone Working Policy.

Adhere to the code of ethics and conduct for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and Allied Health Professional standards of practice, as required by the team.

Working for our organisation

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

>ducation & Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/Assistant Practitioner Qualification or equivalent or a willingness to start to work towards this qualification within 12 months of starting in post
• Full UK driving licence/Ability to travel independently to areas not served by public transport
• Computer skills relevant to roll (Microsoft Office, EMIS, STRATA)
• Literacy skills at level 2 or above (GCSE, Functional Skills or equivalent )
• Training relevant to Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Core Skills for example OTAGO, Trusted Assessor, Therapeutic Moving and Handling

Experience

• Experience working in a Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or other related Allied Health Professional service.
• Experience making independent clinical and professional decisions at AP level, taking into consideration Trust/Departmental Policies/Procedures
• Experience of manage own case load, seeking support when required.
• Experience of manual handling including legislation and techniques
• Knowledge and ability to follow trust policies and procedures
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with people.
• Experience of working in a community health setting
• Able to demonstrate commitment to continued Professional Development.
• Experience in delivering information in a group setting
• Experience prescribing small aids and adaptations

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

• Able to work well as part of a team
• Good observational skills
• Physical ability to complete the role with reasonable adjustments if required
• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and think creatively
• Awareness of Service Development Strategies
• Understanding of Patient flow systems
• Dementia Awareness experience or training

Personal Qualities

• Evidence of having an approachable, flexible and enthusiastic personality
• Ability to travel as required for the post
• Evidence of supporting service developments and being open to developments
• Ability to manage changes and unpredictability in the working day.
• Availability to cover core service hours and work flexibly across locality

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 4 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Pam Marshall Job title Clinical Team Leader & Community Physiotherapist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07810768078 Additional information

Joann Jones -Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

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Victoria White -Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

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