Band 3 Technical Instructor | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,129 - £28,649 per annum/pro rata/incl HCAS |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | Uxbridge, UB8 3NN |
| Company: | The Hillingdon Hospital |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6135753/394-TI-030434 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Technical Instructor to join our friendly Therapy team here at Hillingdon Hospital. You will be working alongside Physiotherapy colleagues to assist in providing group and individual treatment sessions to patients and will undertake general duties to enhance the smooth running of the department. The post would suit a friendly, flexible candidate with the intuitive to work independently and as a team as required.
JOB PURPOSE
• To assist physiotherapists / occupational therapists in the assessment, treatment, and management of both outpatients and inpatients including musculoskeletal outpatients, hydrotherapy, and inpatient Orthopaedic ward as appropriate to role.
• To provide both clinical and administrative support to qualified therapy staff.
• To implement and progress agreed planned treatment programmes.
JOB SUMMARY
• To assist therapists in the delivery of the therapy service in a variety of in and outpatient settings, including Hydrotherapy pool as appropriate to role.
• To work without direct supervision, and after appropriate training, within specified clinical areas, undertaking patient assessment, planning, implementing and progressing rehabilitation programmes and interventions delegated by a qualified therapist.
• To act as first contact with patients, in certain situations, and carry own caseload.
• To assist in the assessment of patients’ rehabilitation needs in their home environment, where appropriate.
• Where appropriate to undertake occasional home visits with other Therapy staff as necessary.
• To undertake all necessary data entry of patient referrals / activity and record relevant treatment notes onto the Trust’s Electronic Notes System.
• General housekeeping tasks including cleaning medical equipment as required and maintaining a tidy and clean environment to aid the efficient running of the service.
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Clinical Duties
To work without direct supervision, but under the overall direction of qualified staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes. Duties will include:
Implementation and progression of treatment plans delegated by qualified staff or according to protocol.
Assisting the therapists with patients in all clinical areas within the hospital, working alongside them, or independently.
Carrying own caseload of non-complex patients, recognising limits of clinical autonomy and ability, seeking assistance as required.
To be able to run and lead a range of classes including post op hip and knee classes, Hydrotherapy Class as appropriate to role, and also be able to work alongside other team members to co-run other outpatient classes.
Assessing and providing mobility aids as appropriate, ensuring that the individual aids are safe to use, and the patients are competent in their use of them.
Assisting patients with functional activities
Contributing to the decision- making around treatment, discharge planning and long term management of individual patients as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
Maintaining neat, accurate computer records, in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Trust policies and guidelines.
Being aware at all times of the needs of patients during illness or disability and to promote and encourage independence and restoration of function.
Undertaking appropriate provision of aids and instruction as to their safe, correct use.
Undertaking, as first contact, basic initial physiotherapy assessment with non-complex patients, after screening, using medical notes, and appropriate liaison with nursing or medical staff, reporting findings to qualified therapy staff.
Assisting therapists in leading group activities and in Orthopaedic Joint Replacement School as required.
Participating in the collection of data and audit information as requested.
Representing the Physiotherapy Team at multi-disciplinary team meetings, when necessary, communicating accurate information to other members of the team clearly and effectively.
Being responsible for the preparation and maintenance of equipment and the safe delivery of therapy programmes. This will involve moving and handling of patients, equipment, wheelchairs and furniture.
Being responsible for teaching techniques to patients and carers, within scope of practice. This may be planned or spontaneous, and include advice, instructions to relatives, carers or other health professionals. This will promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy to ensure a consistent approach to patient care and treatments.
The post-holder will be expected to kneel, sit on heels, move inert limbs, and support patients whilst walking or transferring.
To be able to monitor stock levels and order replacement stock / equipment when required.
To assist supervision of work experience students when required.
Communication
To use a range of verbal and non- verbal communication tools to promote effective communication with patients, to initiate and progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes, and to ensure an understanding of their condition/problem so that patients are supported in self-management of their condition. Communication of patient progress and forward planning may be discussed with family members and carers where appropriate.
The communication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance, explanation and gaining informed consent will be used with a wide variety of patients. Issues may include bereavement, grieving, loss of independence and prognosis, and must be dealt with empathetically and confidentially. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident including: cognitive impairment, expressive and receptive communication difficulties, embarrassment, anxiety, pain, fear, and visual/hearing impairment. When a barrier is identified, strategies to overcome it will be put into place.
To maintain patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
To attend and participate in therapy staff meetings as appropriate.
To communicate routine information effectively and appropriately to patients and carers. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation are utilised.
To maintain accurate treatment records in line with legal requirements.
To communicate effectively with the therapists, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, regarding changes in the patient’s condition, or any other information needed, in a timely manner.
To comply with processes for electronic collection of data and activity.
Education
To attend organised training sessions, including all mandatory Trust training, and any in-service training arranged by therapy staff as appropriate.
To participate in the appraisal system and Personal Development Programme, including achievement of competencies and undertaking regular supervision.
To undertake peer supervision with other therapy technicians and assistant staff, and participate in, or lead, in-service training for this peer group as required.
To maintain a personal portfolio which demonstrates personal development and shows evidence of reflective practice.
To assist with the clinical education of therapy students on placement, as appropriate.
To assist in the induction and training of other members of staff, and new team members as appropriate.
To develop a high standard of skills and knowledge, beyond that of a therapy assistant. These skills and knowledge will be gained through specific advanced training, experience or formal qualifications, e.g. NVQ.
To undertake if needed additional training, possibly to NVQ level, in skills necessary to fulfil requirements of patient pathways.
To complete the national rescue test award for swimming teachers and coaches every 2 years to be able to assist / run hydrotherapy sessions as required.
Management
To be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of work, and implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of the work area, including the prompt recording and reporting of accidents/incidents to senior staff, and ensuring that equipment used is safe.
To comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures, and to be involved in reviewing and updating as appropriate.
To be aware of and comply with Trust policies.
Audit
To collect data and statistics as directed, on an on-going daily basis.
To participate in the evaluation of clinical and current practices through audit and critical appraisal.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Apr 2024