Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Are you looking to join a friendly team who are continually striving to deliver the best care they can for Trauma and Orthopaedics patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital?

If so, this is the job for you.

We would like an enthusiastic worker who wants to provide high quality care to become part of our dedicated team.

This is a part time post - 18.75 hours that includes some weekend working on a rota basis.

To assist in the development of Therapy Services by supporting Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients and the day-to-day running of the therapy environment.

To accept patients referred by a Physiotherapist and carry as own patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols, monitoring patient progression, make alterations (within protocols and scope of practice) to patient treatment programmes as required.

Work unsupervised regularly, reporting back patient progress and informing therapists of any problems.

For a defined and delegated group of patients - to undertake the assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills. To use clinical reasoning and utilise a range of assessment and treatment skills and options to formulate treatment programmes.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

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• Identity Checks
  
• Professional registration and qualification checks
  
• Employment history and reference checks
  
• Occupational Health clearance
  
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  
• Right to work in the UK
  

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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

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• Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent.
  
• NVQ Level lll or in BTEC national diploma appropriate area or equivalent relevant qualification such as or sports science / health related degree.
  
• knowledge of NHS working or neurological Therapy
  
• Evidence of recent study, e.g. Anatomy and Physiology ITEC, Access to Therapy course etc.
  

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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses
  
• Good organisational skills
  
• Able to undertake the physical nature of the post
  

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• Minimum of 1 years' experience of working in an acute healthcare setting.
  
• Experience of working with elderly, injured/disabled people
  
• Shows a commitment to working at RCHT
  
• Able to work as part of a team
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
  
• Experience as a Technical Instructor/rehab Technician lII working in health or similar post.
  
• Experience of working in the NHS
  

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.