Stroke Community Therapy Technical Instructor

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a proactive Technical Instructor to develop rehabilitation skills within the community stroke therapy pathway. Driving licence and access to a car are essential for community travel.

You will support therapists, manage a caseload, and work with the team to deliver ICSRS services, contributing to audits and inter-professional practice. Regular supervision and in-service training are provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE English at grade C/4 or above or evidence of good literacy.
• GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or evidence of good numeracy.
• Car owner and Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant NHS/UK health care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for qualified staff in clinical and non-clinical tasks within the stroke community therapy service.
• Deliver therapy input to patients delegated by therapists and manage an individual caseload.
• Work without direct supervision, under guidance of qualified staff on treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
• Operate within protocols and competencies specific to this post.
• Assist the team in planning, coordinating and delivering therapy services on ICSRS.
• Contribute to evidence-based audits and research to inform clinical practice.
• Engage in inter-professional collaboration within the directorate.
• Perform administrative tasks as required and participate in supervision and in-service training.
• Flexibly support across the stroke pathway and assist the Acute Stroke Therapy Team when needed.

Skills

Workload organisation

Communication skills

IT literacy

Team player

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

A Level/NVQ

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a proactive Technical Instructor to develop rehabilitation skills within the community stroke therapy pathway. Driving licence and access to a car are essential for community travel.

You will support therapists, manage a caseload, and work with the team to deliver ICSRS services, contributing to audits and inter-professional practice. Regular supervision and in-service training are provided.