Job overview

The Physiotherapy Department at Derriford Hospital are looking for enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join our outpatient and hydrotherapy team as a technical Instructor. The successful applicant will be working alongside physiotherapists to provide a quality musculoskeletal and hydrotherapy service to a wide variety of patients from the Plymouth locality.

The post will allow the individual to develop technical instructor competencies and work within set protocols to implement and progress treatment regimes within pre defined guidelines. Duties will also the management and care of walking aids, some general duties within the outpatient department, hydrotherapy department and administration tasks.

There is an established in-service training programme for assistants and training will be given to the successful applicant to enable them to fulfil their duties safely and effectively. Support will be give for CPD and you take part in the regular system of appraisals.

Main duties of the job

Working under the supervision of a Physiotherapist, to undertake a variety of tasks (clinical and non-clinical), to support the delivery of physiotherapy to patients within the outpatient physiotherapy and hydrotherapy service.

To work without direct supervision, but under the direction of Physiotherapy staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group of patients within the physiotherapy outpatient service. To deliver treatment and rehabilitation programmes within protocols and competencies specific to this post. To act as first contact in specific situations. To perform reviews for patients working within a competency framework.

To assist in the smooth running of the hydrotherapy department, treat patients within a competency framework, become familiar with all aspects of this department including a basic understanding of the mechanisms relating to hydrotherapy and some administrative duties.

Supervision takes the form of observation of practise, regular formal and informal training.  Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is always available, regular checks will be made to ensure workload is managed, clinical work and case notes are routinely evaluated.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.