Physiotherapy Senior Technical Instructor (Outpatient & Hydrotherapy)
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-25-1143 |
Summary
Clinical 1 To be accountable for own clinical practice and caseload management. To work without direct supervision but under the direction of qualified staff in the performance of specific tasks for musculoskeletal and respiratory outpatients, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes. Duties may include: Deliver and modify individual treatment programmes Manage patients through set treatment protocols and rehabilitation pathways Develop person specific goals for individuals Deliver and modify group rehabilitation classes Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required Conduct basic physiotherapeutic respiratory assessment Teaching safe use of gym and specialist rehabilitation equipment Basic respiratory assessment and auscultation. 2. To understand, provide, receive and exchange complex condition related information with patients and relatives, who may have communication difficulties. 3. To be actively involved in the communication of information regarding patients conditions and any other useful information to the physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team. 4. To communicate effectively with patients and carers. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation will be required. Barriers to communication may include loss of hearing, pain, language and mood. 5. 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. 6. Be aware of treatment protocols, rehabilitation guidelines and current evidence base for musculoskeletal and respiratory outpatients. 7. Plan and manage own patient caseload across musculoskeletal and respiratory outpatients. 8. To work independently, but under the direction of an HCPC registered physiotherapist to perform procedures and treatment plans for an individual or group of patients, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes. 9. To write treatment notes in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with departmental standards. These notes do not require qualified staff countersignature. 10. To be involved in the induction, training, development and supervision of students, Technical instructors and Assistants. See the attached job description for the role, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.