Technical Instructor

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Band 3 Technical Instructor to support Pulmonary Rehabilitation services. You will assist in assessments, deliver exercise classes, provide education, and help with reassessments within your competency.

The role involves prioritising tasks to meet patient and service needs. The post offers a full-time pattern (37.5 hours per week) at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, with a strong emphasis on patient care and multidisciplinary teamwork

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent and appropriate study, training or personal development that supports good Literacy and Computer Skills
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health and social care or similar area, or a willingness to undertake a relevant NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision and support of service users at Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes.
• Provide encouragement to patients throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Administer and support Pulmonary Rehabilitation services as directed by seniors.
• Support delivery of exercise programmes for individuals or groups.
• Set up and take down equipment and ensure cleanliness.
• Assist service users in problem solving to improve independence.
• Assess ability to safely use exercise equipment and document observations.
• Complete standardised walking tests and patient assessments.
• Assist patients with lifestyle and disease-specific questionnaires.
• Monitor engagement on the digital PR tool.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Latest jobs at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Main area Respiratory- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm) Job ref 382-MEC37-26

Site Blackpool Victoria Hospital Town Blackpool Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/09/2026 23:59

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

Job overview

As a Band 3 Technical Instructor, you will be required to support the Registered Nurse/Physiotherapist Specialists and Senior Technical Instructors in the overall delivery of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme. Under the delegated supervision of the Registered Nurse/Physiotherapist Specialists and Senior Technical Instructors, you will assist in the assessment processes, delivery of exercise classes, deliver education sessions, and undertake reassessment/evaluation activities, providing explanation, support and advice to patients, relatives and carers, as appropriate within your competency. You will be expected prioritise and organise yourself in order to complete delegated activities, meeting the needs of the patients and the service. You will be responsible for reporting clinical observations, escalating any concerns and documenting clinical activity that you undertake.

Main duties of the job

• 1. To assist with supervision and support of Service Users at Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes and give accurate feedback on observations. Support and supervise patients during exercise classes, providing accurate feedback on observations made to the most appropriate colleague.
• 2. To provide support and encouragement to patients throughout the Pulmonary Rehabilitation process.
• 3. Under direction of the Senior Technical Instructor, you will be expected to administer the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.
• 4. Support delivery of exercise programmes with individuals or groups as directed by the Registered Nurse / Physiotherapist or Senior Technical Instructor.
• 5. To set up and take down all the activity equipment at class locations, check and clean equipment following Trust Policy and Procedures. When class has finished, ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately.
• 6. To assist a Service User in practical problem solving by obtaining information on services which may enhance independence.
• 7. To assess a Service Users ability to safely use exercise equipment (hand weights, exercise bike etc) in classes and to record accurately, escalating any concerns to a registered practitioner.
• 8. To complete standardised walking tests as part of a patient assessment following service guidelines.
• 9. To support service users to complete lifestyle and disease specific questionnaires.
• 10. To access and monitor patient engagement on the digital PR tool.

Working for our organisation

Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.

As a Trust we are committed to:

• Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
• Real equality of opportunity.
• Continual development and learning for staff.
• Achieving a work life balance.

We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.

The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication

• 1. To establish and maintain effective communication with Service Users, and their carers and/or family members, taking into account communication challenges e.g. hearing impairment, anxiety, non-verbal.
• 2. To maintain professional communication and behavioural framework standards with fellow colleagues, to ensure trust values are maintained, and to support the effective communication of task delegation and feedback to the appropriate colleague.
• 3. To be aware of your own role-based limitations and to advise Service Users to talk to appropriate professionals. To practice within the boundaries and limitations of your role, referring or escalating anything outside of these to a Registered Nurse/Physiotherapist.
• 4. To obtain valid consent from the patient prior to undertaking any task and to inform and seek guidance from the Registered Nurse / Physiotherapist, if there are any concerns about the patient's capacity to give consent.
• 5. To refer Service Users, with their consent, to other services or agencies as appropriate, at the direction of or with the approval of a Registered Nurse or Physiotherapist.

Management and Leadership

Clinical Governance

• 1. Be responsible for organising own priorities and delegated workload.
• 2. To plan activities such as reassessments, make appointments and collaborate with colleagues to ensure the most urgent tasks are completed within an appropriate time frame.
• 3. To support with the induction and mentorship of new or rotating staff, within the AIRS service, and to support the learning opportunities of students attending Pulmonary Rehabilitation for a study day or placement.
• 4. To operate within the policies, procedures and guidelines of the Trust & professional bodies, at all times.
• 5. To maintain and ensure clinical records are factual, organised, clear and which comply with current guidelines.
• 6. To contribute to service development through engagement with Quality Improvement projects and implementing agreed change within own practice.
• 7. To actively engage in the annual appraisal process, reviewing achievements and the development of a personal development plan.
• 8. To complete and maintain mandatory training compliance, as appropriate for the role.
• 9. To engage in regular clinical supervision to reflect and develop practice.
• 10. To be aware of responsibility for self and others under the Health and Safety at Work Act and to operate at all times within organisational and service safety guidelines.
• 11. To report all incidents and near misses to a senior member of the team, and where appropriate, complete incident reporting using the trusts reporting system.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder. Where necessary, relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, and IT software or procedures will be provided or arranged.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent and appropriate study, training or personal development that supports good Literacy and Computer Skills
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health and social care or similar area, or a willingness to undertake a relevant NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Current or prior employment in healthcare, social care or vocational rehabilitation
• Experience of working within a Multidisciplinary team (MDT) (Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy service).
• Experience of working with adults in a community based setting.
• Knowledge and experience supporting people with Respiratory disease, and an understanding of basic management and the effect it can have on an individual.
• Experience directing or supporting people undertaking a programme of exercise.

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Good observational skills
• Understanding of professional conduct and importance of maintaining confidentiality
• The ability to support delivery of a prescribed exercise and educational programme.
• Able to work contracted hours but be flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Practical problem-solving ability and initiative
• Enthusiastic and ability to work well in a small team
• Ability to recognise gaps in own knowledge and skills, and take steps to address them
• Car driver with a full driving license, access to a vehicle
• To be able to talk to individuals and their carers to obtain information and give instructions in ways which are appropriate to their needs and level of understanding.
• The ability to liaise with other agencies.
• Some basic knowledge of the signs and symptoms of common respiratory and general physical conditions and the awareness of the effects on an individuals lifestyle.
• The ability to provide education to service users and their carers to promote understanding of their condition.

Any invitation to interview will be sent to the email account stated on your application form.

If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £25.50, Standard DBS check £25.50 and Enhanced DBS check £53.50.

You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £16. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.

Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.

DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.

By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.

The DBS Code of Practice can be accessedhere .

Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this.

Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.

Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.

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

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 Charlotte Doherty Job title Service Lead Pulmonary Rehabilitation Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01253956972

Additional information

If unable to contact above individual, please contact:

Christopher Jackson - AIRS Clinical Lead

[e-mail]

01253 956972