Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

Central London Community Health Trust; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare service in Stanmore is seeking a passionate Physiotherapy Assistant to support patients in regaining their functionality and to collaborate with healthcare teams for comprehensive treatment. The ideal candidate should hold an NVQ level 2/3 qualification and possess excellent communication skills. This role is vital for providing patient-centered care within community settings.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Ability to teach practical skills to patients.
• Understanding of professional conduct.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support patients to regain and sustain their levels of function.
• Assess patients and define treatment needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Basic IT skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Education

Technical qualification e.g. NVQ level 2/3

Tools

Access to a car for business purposes

Job description

Harrow Rapid Response is a national leader in intermediate care that aims to bring the best of hospital care to a patient's home and therefore avoid unnecessary hospital attendances/admissions.

Most of our referrals are from GPs, London Ambulance Service and Accident and Emergency departments. Attending individually and in pairs we perform an initial assessment at home, performing a holistic assessment of the patient and in some cases starting a treatment plan within 2 hours of referral.

The Team can utilise a number of pieces of diagnostic equipment in the home, plus we have access to hospital facilities for various scans when required. We also perform our services in A&E to avoid hospital admissions and facilitate safe discharges.

Harrow Urgent Community Response Team looks to provide the very best patient care, aiming to provide the same care a patient would receive as an in patient. This is facilitated by having real time access to patient records in the community via laptops.

We are looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant who has a passion for patient care, who want to develop their skills and push themselves outside the normal boundaries of practice and who have a real drive to make sure their patient gets the best treatment possible. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

This post will be within the HUCRT/A&E service.

To work as a therapy technician in HUCRT, supporting patients to regain and sustain their levels of function.

To be involved in assessing patients, defining treatment needs in relation to therapy and carrying out this treatment, maintaining clinical records.

Undertake the learning of new skills and knowledge to include some nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy skills, assessing and planning social care packages in agreement with and on behalf of social services. All these skills are competency led.

Work in close partnership with hospital colleagues and external agencies such as Social Services, Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Housing Associations, GPs and voluntary organisations. This will involve attending meetings outside the Trust and sharing protocols and care management plans with the CCG and others agencies.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with patients, carers and with colleagues in health and social services to ensure effective service planning, policy and delivery of services to their specific patient group.

The post holder may be asked to be involved with assessment and treatment for patients with a wide range of complex physical, sensory, perceptual and cognitive problems within A&E and community settings. Assessments will also include some inpatient assessments.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Technical qualification e.g. NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent core skills gained through work experience with patients in a hospital or community setting

Experience

• Ability to teach practical skills to patients
• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals/groups within a supportive environment
• Understanding of professional conduct
• Health/safety and risk awareness
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Understanding of the patient's rehabilitation needs
• Ability to work within frequently unpleasant conditions such as odours and body fluids

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic IT skills
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Neat and professional appearance
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Key Attributes

• Compassionate and caring nature
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness to participate in supervision and appraisal processes
• Basic awareness of health and safety in the workplace
• Ability to take responsibility for own actions and make decisions
• Ability to work flexibly and concentrate despite interruptions
• Able to provide evidence of demonstrating the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to meet the required IT skills for the post
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• Hold a full, valid UK driving license and have access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£32,199 to £34,876 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS