Therapy Technical Instructor - Acute and Emergency Medicine TeaminLutoninLutonPUBLISHED MON 24 MAR 2025
Opportunity for progression from Band 2 to Band 3, showcasing career growth.
Flexible working hours within a seven-day service, promoting work-life balance.
Experience working in various acute units, including the Emergency Department and Medical Short Stay Units, enhancing clinical skills.
Supportive team environment with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
Access to continuing professional development (CPD) and enhanced training opportunities to further develop skills.
Opportunity to work in a well-established Frailty unit, including unique therapy activities like gardening and exercise groups.
Involvement in a fast-paced environment that facilitates quick decision-making for patient safety and effective care.
Join Our Caring Team as a Therapy Technical Instructor - Acute and Emergency Medicine in Luton!
We’re excited to invite a dedicated and compassionate individual to step into the role of Band 3 Therapy Technical Instructor within our dynamic Acute & Emergency Medicine team at Luton & Dunstable Hospital. This is an exceptional opportunity for those already skilled in this field, whether you're ready to progress from Band 2 or a current Band 3 TI. You’ll become part of a supportive environment where collaboration thrives among Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and fellow Technical Instructors, working together to make a real difference in patient care.
In this role, you'll engage with patients across various critical settings, including our highly-rated Emergency Department and specialised Frailty unit. We offer flexible working options to fit your lifestyle and promote your professional growth through ongoing training and mentorship. If you're passionate about enabling patients to reach their goals and are eager to develop your skills, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to provide exemplary care in a fast-paced, rewarding environment! For more details, feel free to contact Saima Alam at 07811997205.
Opportunity for progression from Band 2 to Band 3, showcasing career growth.
Flexible working hours within a seven-day service, promoting work-life balance.
Experience working in various acute units, including the Emergency Department and Medical Short Stay Units, enhancing clinical skills.
Supportive team environment with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
Access to continuing professional development (CPD) and enhanced training opportunities to further develop skills.
Opportunity to work in a well-established Frailty unit, including unique therapy activities like gardening and exercise groups.
Involvement in a fast-paced environment that facilitates quick decision-making for patient safety and effective care.
The established Acute & Emergency Medicine team at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital are looking to appoint a highly motivated Band 3 Therapy Technical Instructor (TI). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 2 TI considering progression or a current Band 3 TI. We are a seven day, extended hour service with the possibility of flexible working. The successful candidate will join a supportive team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Technical instructors working across the fast paced environment of the acute units.
A range of rotations are offered as part of the role, including:
- Emergency Department (ED), rated as good by the CQC and undergoing redevelopment to become a local trauma centre
- Emergency Assessment Units (EAU) and Medical Short Stay Units (MSS) offering fast paced, quick decision making environments ensuring patient safety
- A well-established Frailty unit with opportunities to run enhanced therapy including gardening , exercise groups etc.
You will be supported by members of the team day to day. Promotion of personal development is offered via supervision, training and enhanced CPD opportunities.
The post holder is required to demonstrate the Trust values, responsibilities of the job description and personal specification. You should have proven experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
- To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients as delegated by the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
- To accept patients referred by the Multi-disciplinary Team and relay all necessary information to the therapists to allow timely interventions.
- To accept patients referred by a qualified Therapist, treat them according to set treatment protocols, monitor progression and make alterations, within agreed parameters.
- Work is not always directly supervised but is evaluated and monitored daily. Access to qualified staff is always available if required. Patients progress to be reported back on a timely basis.
- To assist in the administration and clerical duties of the team.
- To develop and maintain competencies through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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Please make sure you read the attached Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy.
For any further questions please contact Saima Alam (Specialist Occupational Therapist ) on .
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