Physiotherapy Technical Instructor Neurology
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Please note this role will commence as Band 2 potentially progressing to Band 3 (following documented period of competency / skills development)
We are looking for a motivated individual to work as a Physiotherapy Technical Instructor within our well-established Neurological Therapy team. This role will be focused on providing a high standard of Physiotherapy treatment to our patients, aiding their rehabilitation following a neurological event.
You will have excellent opportunities for your own skills development, this post will start as a permanent Band 2 position and potentially progress to a Band 3 once appropriate competencies have been met. You will work within a strong and supportive MDT and alongside an established peer group of Physiotherapy Support Workers.This exciting position is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic, forward-looking and innovative team.
You will be joining a strong and supportive Physiotherapy team within the top performing University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. We look forward to welcoming you on an informal visit or discussing any aspect of this exciting opportunity further.
Please note the interview for this post will be face to face only with a practical element.
Main duties of the job- To work as part of the Neurological Physiotherapy Team providing a high quality and comprehensive therapy service to patients.
- To assist the physiotherapists in the assessment and treatment of patients.
- To work effectively in acute, rehabilitation unit and out-patient environments.
- To provide skilled and insightful aid in the rehabilitation of patients.
- To manage a delegated patient caseload as referred by the physiotherapist and treat according to treatment protocols, being able to make alterations when required by assessment of patient progression.
- To work in varied and unsupervised settings, with personal or telephone access to physiotherapist.
- To provide non-clinical services to the neurological team e.g. administrative duties, data inputting, maintaining a safe environment and maintaining equipment.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Informal visits are recommended.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Broad general education
- Health care related qualification at NVQ level 3 within the last 5 years
- Level 3 Diploma in Allied Healthcare Support
- Previous clinical NHS/care/sports environment experience
Skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrates good understanding of the role
- Experience of working in a team and being flexible and adaptable to the team requirements.
- Demonstrates good communication skills
- Proven ability to work alone in management of delegated activities .
- Ability to recognise own limitations and when to seek advice
- Ability to organise / prioritise own workload
- Demonstrates empathy to illness and disability
- Experience of communicating with people with communication difficulties e.g. dementia, aphasia, deafness
- Basic understanding of exercise rehabilitation
- Basic understanding and experience of working with people with speciality conditions or disability
EDI
Essential criteria- Demonstrates development in understanding of equalities issues
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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