Physiotherapy Technical Instructor
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,625.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24625.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-25-0821 |
Summary
1. To work without direct supervision, but under the direction of Physiotherapist in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group of patients, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes. Duties may include: Implementation of treatment plans delegated by Physiotherapist Progress patients within specific pathways Recognising patients deviating from pathway and manage appropriately Teaching use of walking aids Carrying own caseload of non-complex patients Discharging of specific patients 2. To maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to patients and their treatment. 3. To be involved in the training, development and supervision needs of Physiotherapy Assistants. 4. To assistant Physiotherapist in the treatment of heavily dependent patients, this includes the use of hoists, patient handling equipment, etc. 5. To update patient records in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with departmental standards. 6. To be aware at all times of the needs of patients during illness or disability and to promote and encourage independence and restoration of function. 7. To undertake any clerical duties as necessary. This may include maintaining stock levels, registration of patients, reception duties, filing, dealing with telephone calls, cleaning. 8. Communicate with the physiotherapists, and other members of the multi-professional team, regarding changes in the patient's condition or any other useful information. 9. To communicate effectively with patients and carers. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation will be needed. Barriers to communication may include loss of hearing, altered perception, pain, fear. 10. To work as part of team rota to provide weekend service to in-patient wards. See the attached job description for the role, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.