Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

Employer: Central London Community Health NHS Trust

Location: Honeypot health Centre, 839 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, HA7 1AT

Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Full-time • Band 4 • Salary: £32,199 to £34,876 per annum inclusive of HCAS

Harrow Rapid Response is a national leader in intermediate care that aims to bring the best of hospital care to a patient\'s home and therefore avoid unnecessary hospital attendances/admissions. The team performs initial holistic assessments, may start treatment plans within 2 hours of referral, and uses diagnostic equipment in the home as well as hospital facilities when required. The service provides care similar to in-patient care with real time access to patient records in the community.

This post will be within the HUCRT/A&E service. To work as a therapy technician in HUCRT, supporting patients to regain and sustain their levels of function. To be involved in assessing patients, defining treatment needs in relation to therapy and carrying out this treatment, maintaining clinical records. Undertake learning of new skills including nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy skills, and planning social care packages in agreement with social services. Work in close partnership with hospital colleagues and external agencies (Social Services, CCG, Housing Associations, GPs and voluntary organisations). You will be expected to work collaboratively with patients, carers and with colleagues in health and social services to ensure effective service planning, policy and delivery of services to their patient group. The post holder may be involved with assessment and treatment for patients with a wide range of complex physical, sensory, perceptual and cognitive problems in A&E and community settings, including some inpatient assessments.

Just as we care about our patients\' wellbeing, we care about yours!

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (T&C's apply)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

Details and benefits: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Education/Qualification

• Essential: Technical qualification e.g. NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent core skills gained through work experience with patients in a hospital or community setting

Experience

• Essential: Ability to teach practical skills to patients
• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals/groups in a supportive environment
• Understanding of professional conduct
• Health/safety and risk awareness
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Understanding of patients\' rehabilitation needs
• Ability to work within occasionally unpleasant conditions such as odours and body fluids

Knowledge and Skills

• Group work skills
• Basic IT skills
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Neat and professional appearance
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Key Attributes

• Compassionate and caring nature
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness to participate in supervision and appraisal processes
• Basic awareness of health and safety in the workplace
• Ability to take responsibility for own actions and make decisions
• Ability to work flexibly and concentrate despite interruptions
• Demonstrated alignment with the Trust\'s Values and Behaviours
• IT skills for the post
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to be checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Central London Community Health NHS Trust
Honeypot health Centre, 839 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, HA7 1AT

Employer website: https://clch.nhs.uk/