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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
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The Purpose and Activities of DCHS?
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
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Technical Instructor - Out Patient Physiotherapy & MSK
Closed for applications on: 8-Rhag-2022 00:00
Statws y swydd wag: Closed
Closed for applications on: 8-Rhag-2022 00:00
Manylion allweddol
Lleoliad
- Gwefan
- Walton hospital
- Cyfeiriad
- Whitecotes Lane
- Tref
- Chesterfield
- Cod post
- S40 3HW
- Major / Minor Region
- Swydd Derby
Math o gontract a phatrwm gwaith
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyflog
- Cyflog
- £21,730 - £23,177 pa pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 3)
Arbenigedd
- Prif leoliad
- Out Patient Physiotherapy & MSK
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!
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Derbyshire Community Health Services is unable to sponsor international applicants in this role. You can find out more about how you can work in the UK by visiting Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Derbyshire Community Health Services has a great opportunity for a Technical Instructor to join our Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team.
This role is based in the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire area which offers an easy commute from neighbouring counties.
Full time and part time hours will be considered. Various hours are available to support flexible working
We offer a supportive environment with senior clinical mentorship and leadership support across all of our teams. We have an established CPD offering and in service training programme.
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The post will be flexible to move across sites according to the department needs and therefore the ability to travel will be essential.
As a Technical Instructor working within our service you will:
- Provide specific support work to Physiotherapists, involving the practice of clinical techniques, which require technical skill and clinical understanding of patients requiring rehabilitation
- Aid the rehabilitation of patients in the Outpatient Physiotherapy Service.
- Provide ongoing treatment, education and instruction to a referred caseload of patients, seen in both individual and group settings. This will include some amendment and progression of treatment programmes in agreement with the Physiotherapist.
- Work independently, when appropriate in outpatient department, but with access to a Physiotherapist
- Provide initial assessments for walking aids.
- Provide support to the Admin Team Lead, providing clerical and administrative duties as needed
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
As a DCHS employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the "DCHS Way."
DCHS will provide protected CPD time, mentorship and supervision to support your practice and development.
At DCHS we also offer:
- Up to 33 days’ holiday each year plus Bank Holidays
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Flexible working options
- Relocation package (qualifying criteria)
- One of the best Pension schemes in the UK
- Free parking at all of our sites
- A fair mileage and lease car scheme
- Supported study leave
- Staff health & wellbeing programme
- Access to Health Service Discounts
- Annual flu vaccination
Part time hours will be considered.
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Patient Care
- To provide skilled support to the Physiotherapists through ongoing treatment, education and instruction for patients seen in both individual and group settings. This will include some amendment and progression of treatment programmes in agreement with the Physiotherapist.
- To provide initial assessment for walking aids.
- To work without direct supervision, but with access to a Physiotherapist, reporting back on patient progress and informing the Physiotherapist of any problems or issues.
- To assist outpatient physiotherapists in all aspects of patient care, with specific emphasis on exercise, education and mobility programmes, when working with the therapist or independently.
- To maintain and demonstrate the required level of clinical competence to ensure safe effective patient care.
- To use therapeutic skills (e.g. massage, mobility) within the guidance of the physiotherapist and have a theoretical understanding of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions combined with a basic understanding of how equipment works and its appropriate application to patients.
- To use knowledge to recognise problems or complications, e.g. infection or deteriorating medical condition, and to discuss with the Physiotherapists whether medical review or alternative management is indicated.
- To treat patients individually or in a group setting in the Outpatient Department, ensuring that the background administrative duties are complete e.g. handouts, questionnaires, inputting.
- To determine timely and effective discharge of patients, relaying this to the Physiotherapist.
- To assess and issue walking aids, train patients fully in their safe use and carry out mobility assessment, e.g. stairs, without direct supervision from a Physiotherapist.
- To provide Physiotherapy colleagues and other AHPs, medical and non-medical staff with information regarding the progress of service users to optimise the outcome for each individual. This could include attendance as the Physiotherapy representative, at Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meeting to present relevant patient information and participate in the clinical decision-making process.
- To be responsible for stock monitoring and ordering to support service provision, with budgetary responsibility borne by team and operational leads.
- To support delivery of quality standards across clinical sites in liaison with team leads and business support lead.
- To be responsible for day-to-day maintenance, cleaning and testing of Physiotherapy equipment and Physiotherapy treatment areas, adhering to department and Trust policy, including competence to use equipment. To immediately remove from service any items of equipment found to be defective, informing senior staff and liaising with other appropriate agencies, e.g. Medical Engineering.
- To maintain accurate and legible records of all interventions and advice given to patients, carers or colleagues. Clinical records must comply with legal, professional and Trust Service Standards.
- To motivate and provide psychological support, empathy and reassurance to patients and carers using well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- To use a range of effective verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate with patients, relatives and carers who may present barriers to communication to ensure a full understanding of their condition, treatment programme and to gain consent.
- To have current knowledge of Physiotherapy guidelines and protocols for a stated caseload and to be able to answer patient and carer queries or to consult with the Physiotherapist when appropriate.
- To be committed to the Trust Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) agenda and to undertake PPI activity.
- To undertake any other responsibilities required by the Physiotherapy Manager or Senior Physiotherapy staff.
Strategy and Service Development
- To actively contribute to service development as part of the wider team
Financial Resources/Management
- To be responsible for equipment and stock control
Information Resources/Information Systems
- To undertake occasional clerical duties for the Physiotherapy department.
- To participate in the delivery of the Clinical Governance
- To input into all relevant information systems e.g. SystmOne, NHS Supplies
Autonomy/Scope within Role
- Ability to work independently but within procedural guidelines and under the guidance of the physiotherapist
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
TWITTER/FACEBOOK - DCHS has its own Social Media accounts for recruitment. Follow us/like us via @dchsjobs
Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”
Our values:
1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Gofynion yr ymgeisydd
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Manyleb y person
Education, Qualifications and Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- English Language pass at GCSE Level (or equivalent)
- Maths pass at GCSE Level (or equivalent)
- NVQ3 in relevant health care subject (or equivalent)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Exercise/personal training qualification
Experience and Knowledge Required
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience working in a Health, Community or Social Care setting.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
- Experience of working in Physiotherapy
Skills and Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent communication skills – written
- Good organisational skills
- Basic IT competency
- Able to work as a member of a team
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to deal with difficult individuals/situations
- Willingness to learn and commitment to personal development
- Able to work alone/under own initiative
- Ability to travel between sites
- Flexibility to be able to work across sites
Values, Drivers and Motivators
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Focused on patients and their families
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Lisa Leverton
- Teitl y swydd
- Team Lead Out Patient Physiotherapy & MSK
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07812 655239
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Additional contact: Philippa Hancock, Team Lead Out Patient Physiotherapy & MSK
Tel: 07867 161146, Email: [email protected]
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