Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

You will work alongside physiotherapists. The post holder carries their own caseload of patients within a defined clinical area, which may include complex conditions, as delegated by the physiotherapist. The post holder will assess and treat own workload of patients and maintain associated patient records utilising knowledge and skills gained through attainment of competencies, experience and / or relevant qualifications. They are required to carry out clinical tasks (such as instruction / supervision and prescription of individual and group exercise programmes) delegated by qualified staff, requiring a wide range of technical ability as well as an excellent level of interpersonal skills. This is a lead role with line management responsibilities for Band 3's within the Team and is responsible for the supervision and training of students, rotational staff and other therapy assistants. The post holder works alongside physiotherapists to facilitate safe and effective rehabilitation programmes, to educate and encourage patients to maximise their rehabilitation potential and promote self-management using motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive behaviour change in the client group.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapy Technical Instructor to join our Cardiorespiratory Team at St George's Hospital. We are looking for a motivated, committed individual who can contribute to our Respiratory Medicine inpatient service delivering holistic respiratory care and rehabilitation to patients with a variety of conditions such as COPD, bronchiectasis and asthma. The post holder undertakes independent patient assessment and treatment. Some admin and housekeeping duties are required.

We seeking a keen, conscientious, reliable team member with the ability to use your initiative and work flexibly. Prior experience of working within the NHS is preferable, however more important is your ability to display empathy and enthusiasm, be able to motivate others and demonstrate excellent communication and organisation skills. We are large but close knit team who supports one another to provide the best care possible to our patients. As such we value compassion, innovation, motivation and teamwork.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the regional specialist care provider for south west London, Surrey and beyond. The trust provides a high quality, comprehensive range of health services from leading edge tertiary and trauma care to community services. With national and regional referrals added to our local 3.5m catchment, we serve a population of around 5m. Co-located with St George's, University of London and with both organisations now in a formal strategic alliance with King's Health Partners, the trust delivers with its partners high quality research and education both of which contribute to the healthcare provision of tomorrow. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. St George's Hospital is a major acute hospital that offers very specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, cardiac care, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke.