Therapy Technical InstructorNHS
Job summary
An extremely exciting opportunity has arisen for a therapy technical instructor to support the new and transformational Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INT) being established in Coventry. The trust along with system partners are designing and developing 6 Integrated Neighbourhood Teams across the city of Coventry. This involves multi-disciplinary teams working together locally to embed joined-up care, reducing hospital demand, and empowering communities for better prevention and access.
Please note this role is 12 month secondment/fixed term opprtunity
As the group is currently trialling a new Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model following a collaborative event with internal and external stakeholders. If you are successful in your application, please be aware that your team structure and line management may be subject to change in the future as part of this evolving model. However, any formal changes will be preceded by appropriate consultation in line with organisational policy.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- To work as a Technical Instructor within the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INT), as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- The post holder will provide reablement to adults in Coventry under the direction of a team of qualified therapists.
- This includes working with and performing tasks delegated by qualified members of the team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Assistant Practitioners.
- To work flexibly to ensure appropriate service provision over weekends and bank holidays between 8am-4pm
- To adhere to the lone worker policy.
- There is an ongoing requirement for travel with this post
- The post holder will be required to have a full driving licence and car and to be insured for business use.
Job description
- To have knowledge and understanding of a range of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions.
- To deliver delegated therapeutic assessment or treatment according to the clients goals and complexity, with co-workers or as a lone worker.
- To regularly visit patients in their own homes and other community settings.
- To assist in moving and handling and therapeutic positioning of patients to provide assessment and intervention. This may include assisting the patient getting up and down off the floor, managing stairs and working in confined spaces.
- Under the direction of the qualified therapists, provide specific elements of a holistic treatment / rehabilitation programme to an assigned caseload of patients.
- To assist in meeting patients needs during therapy visits as required. This could include toileting, assisting with meeting nutritional requirements and other basic care needs.
- To identify and report any problems or concerns to the case manager and take appropriate, timely remedial action
- To foster the individuals dignity, equality, diversity, choice and rights, to include maintaining the confidentiality of their information at all times.
- To ensure appropriate consent is gained prior to therapeutic intervention.
- To have a knowledge and understanding of the scope of practice of the job role and to ensure that you are working within your current level of competency.
- To demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use and application of specific equipment to enable the training of others (including patients and carers) to a given competency.
- To provide spontaneous and planned advice and instruction to patients, relatives and carers to promote understanding of the aims of rehabilitation and the home programme, and to enable a consistent approach to clinical care.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the effect of disability and provide education and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the patients physical, social and work environment
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.