Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference and improving lives? We're looking for an Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor to join our Barnet Integrated Learning Disability Service. Join a team dedicated to driving change and delivering excellent clinical care. As part of our integrated service, you'll work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary health and social care team.

Join our friendly and dynamic team, where you'll have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, skills, and experience to promote quality care. Our caseload includes adults with learning disabilities and complex needs such as neuromuscular disorders, genetic syndromes, and mobility difficulties. You'll play a crucial role in providing postural management solutions, including wheelchairs, seating, sleep systems, and orthotics.

Main duties of the job

Your role will involve supporting Physiotherapists in providing equipment and exercise plans tailored to meet the specific needs of service users. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you'll be working with a diverse population, including many who communicate non-verbally. You'll also interact with carers and families to ensure all aspects of our users' lives are addressed. Proficiency in Microsoft Word is required for document production, and you'll need basic computer skills for notetaking and document storage. Don't worry if you're not experienced in these areas - training will be provided. A minimum of A-levels or NVQ Level 3 education is required, and experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is advantageous.

About us

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

We can offer you:

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

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-8457

Job locations

1st Floor, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale

London

NW9 4EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

To establish and maintain appropriate therapeutic relationships with people who use the service and/or carers, putting them at ease and encouraging participation.

To show awareness of any special needs the person and/or carer has (hearing or visual impairment, poor memory, speech problems and physical impairment). This may involve using alternative forms of communication, such as symbols or signing.

Where possible, to work with people to develop goals jointly and place people who use the service at the centre of intervention plans.

To have a balance of independent working on specified tasks, which may involve working independently with people who use the service whose case management is predictable, in addition to co-working with the therapists.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To establish and maintain appropriate therapeutic relationships with people who use the service and/or carers, putting them at ease and encouraging participation.

To show awareness of any special needs the person and/or carer has (hearing or visual impairment, poor memory, speech problems and physical impairment). This may involve using alternative forms of communication, such as symbols or signing.

Where possible, to work with people to develop goals jointly and place people who use the service at the centre of intervention plans.

To have a balance of independent working on specified tasks, which may involve working independently with people who use the service whose case management is predictable, in addition to co-working with the therapists.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Specialist skills acquired through in-service development/experience.

Desirable

Formal technical qualification (i.e. City & Guilds or Health Care NVQ or equivalent).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Specialist skills acquired through in-service development/experience.

Desirable

Formal technical qualification (i.e. City & Guilds or Health Care NVQ or equivalent).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.