Therapy Technical Instructor

Overview

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's team as a Therapy Technical Instructor in the Orthopaedics and Surgical wards. Your role will involve assisting the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering a high-quality service for patients. Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching patients exercise programmes
• Helping patients to walk and move
• Supporting patients with washing, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation
• Assisting therapists during treatment sessions
• Issuing mobility and functional equipment
• Performing administrative tasks

You should have previous experience in an acute care setting.

Main Duties of the Job

• Undertaking skilled support work to aid patient rehabilitation as delegated by therapists
• Accepting referrals from the Multi-disciplinary Team and relaying information to therapists
• Treating referred patients according to treatment protocols, monitoring progression, and making necessary alterations
• Daily evaluation and monitoring of work, with access to qualified staff available as needed
• Assisting with team administrative and clerical duties
• Maintaining competencies through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

About Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. You will be joining a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. Access to high-quality training and development opportunities is provided to support your career growth.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have state-of-the-art facilities placing Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at the heart of cutting-edge healthcare, dedicated to delivering the best patient care using the latest clinical knowledge and technology.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post, and travel between hospital sites may be required.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Education to GCSE or equivalent with grade C in English
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a therapy assistant
• Evidence of teamwork

Desirable

• NHS working experience
• Acute hospital experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of common illnesses and conditions
• Good interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.