Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor to join their dynamic Physiotherapy team in Ashton-under-Lyne. The role involves independently assessing patients with mobility needs and leading rehabilitation efforts. Ideal candidates will be motivated, caring, and committed to providing high-quality service. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible working, annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

27–33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Qualifications

• Motivated and caring individuals
• Ability to independently assess patients with mobility needs
• Experience in leading assessments and providing treatment programs

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments and facilitate discharges in a timely manner.
• Provide individual treatment programmes as prescribed.
• Assist in general administration within the therapy service.

Job description

Overview

There is an exciting upcoming job opportunity within Physiotherapy for a Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor. We are looking for motivated, caring individuals to work within our highly skilled and dynamic Physiotherapy team to deliver a high quality service to patients.

Responsibilities

• As a technical instructor in the acute respiratory team, you will be based primarily on the acute respiratory ward.
• You will be responsible for independent assessment of patients with mobility needs and work within our competency framework to provide mobility aids, treatment plans and timely discharge planning as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• To independently lead assessments, rehabilitations and facilitate discharges in a timely manner.
• To assist and provide individual treatment programmes as prescribed by a therapist.
• To work with indirect supervision, reporting back patient progress and informing therapists of any problems.
• Assist in the case management, general administration and equipment systems management within the therapy service.

How to hear back

Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below.

Communication and Trust Information

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About the Trust

The Trust is committed to making a difference to the environment. Our "Save Planet Tameside & Glossop" strategy means that we work towards protecting our natural environment and "green" workplace practices at all times.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Values and Diversity

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 27–33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sick pay
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount
• Free bicycle loan scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and more

The job description provides an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Welcome

New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions. Alongside this there are extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.