Senior Therapy Technical Instructor - Elderly Medicine inNorthampton inNorthampton PUBLISHED 1 DEC 2023
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To be an integral member of a therapies team, to assist registered therapy staff in assessing and carrying out specific therapy interventions for clients with more complex needs. This will include clients who have difficulties understanding and communicating
Review and implement treatment programmes making necessary modifications prior to reporting back to a registered therapist in line with the band 4 competency framework.
Provide support and training to other registered and non-registered staff within the therapy team.
Manage and prioritise own case load independently, carry out delegated duties and work flexibly in order to support the smooth running of the therapy department.
Provision of clinical services:
Demonstrate a good understanding of medical conditions within the area of speciality / clinical pathway and the impact of these on the patients function and rehabilitation.
To have a holistic understanding of the patient and their condition, as well as the impact of psychosocial dynamics on their function.
To enable patients to cooperate in their rehabilitation programme using encouragement, reassurance, tact and sensitivity; overcome barriers to understanding with patients whose understanding is impaired.
To identify and implement correct treatment plans within known patient care pathways under the indirect supervision of a registered therapist.
To assess, formulate and adapt treatment and discharge plans for patients in conjunction with registered therapy staff
Be able to use functional tasks to assess a patients physical and/or cognitive abilities under indirect supervision of the registered therapist
To identify patients that do not fall within care pathway / agreed framework and who need referral to registered staff
Using protocols and set processes to assess patients mobility and functional abilities and assess for and issue appropriate low-level equipment.
To provide advice to patients / carers on safe use and care of prescribed equipment.
Within competencies, be able to provide therapy treatments to patients who have a history of falls
To constantly assess patients stamina / understanding during treatment sessions and modify treatment as appropriate.
To work in a flexible and responsive way when under pressure
To provide and receive complex patient care information with the multi-professional team, patients and carers in board rounds, ward rounds, family meetings and discharge planning meetings and use this information to modify patient care.
To provide advice to patients / carers on safe use and care of prescribed equipment.
Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements.
Be responsible for maintaining rehabilitation equipment in the department.
Improving patient and visitor experiences:
To be a point of contact for patients and relatives in the clinical area.
To communicate factual and sometimes complex information to patients and relatives with patients consent.
To contribute to the development and sharing of patient and carer information.
Support with gathering and using patient feedback to help improve and develop services.
Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Be aware of ethical issues which impact on Therapy service provision and work under the guidance of Therapists in relation to this.
Using audit, evaluation and research:
Through guidance from the registered Therapists, be aware of and implement, evidence-based practice and outcome measures as appropriate to the clinical area.
Support therapists to implement agreed action plans from both national and local strategies, benchmarking standards and clinical audits as appropriate.
Participate in audit and research projects as required by service leads and collect data as required.
Support therapists to foster a culture which allows innovation and practice development within the clinical area.
Monitor outcomes of patient intervention using outcome measures under indirect supervision from registered therapist
Collect and record accurate and timely data / information to contribute to department service standards and procedures.
Management and Teamwork:
To provide delegation of work and day to day clinical supervision to band 3 Therapy Technical Instructors and band 2 Therapy Assistants with support from the Therapy Clinical Lead.
To actively participate in the clinical education of therapy students.
To participate actively in sharing and receiving in-service training and development to ensure continuous professional development, as appropriate to grade and experience.
Support the induction of new staff.
To identify training needs and facilitate professional development through active participation in supervision and appraisals.
To recognise limitations of own scope of practice.
To submit claim forms in a timely manner following the departments Health Roster Standard Operating Procedure.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Work with therapists across all of the service as required.
Work flexibly to provide cover to other clinical areas according to the needs of patients and demands of the service
Assist therapists in arranging and providing in-service training, study days etc.
Assist the therapists in ensuring working conditions are kept optimal, or where not, dealt with appropriately.
Trust Wide Responsibilities
Act as a resource for members of the multi-disciplinary teams across the Trust through involvement in multi professional teaching and training in the area of expertise.
Act as a role model in customer service towards patients, visitors and staff in the hospital
Regularly attend and participate in care group and professional meetings.
The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours.
The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.
The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.
The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.
The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.
The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trusts aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the postholders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Statutory and Miscellaneous
Takes responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times and does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns of if registration lapses or expires (all registered staff).
This post involves treatment to children and/or adults at risk, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore be necessary for the post holder to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactory
Enhanced DBS check
.
(this statement relates to patient facing clinical roles)
The Trust requires all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service, where it is a requirement of the role.
Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations that are applicable to the role.
Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary.
This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the Trusts Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to the manager any risks which need to be assessed.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of the post.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form art of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
BAND 4 SENIOR THERAPY TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR POST
ELDERLY MEDICINE NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL - Full Time
Are you looking to progress or take on a new career in health care? Do you have a special interest in working with the elderly population where there are often complex medical, physical, psychological and social situations to be aware of? Are you someone who would like to make a positive difference to this cohort of patients? We may have the job for you.
The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Support Staff and you will be supported by the registered staff in the role and encouraged to develop your knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will work alongside the therapy staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team on the Elderly Medical wards at Northampton General Hospital.
We are looking for someone who is empathetic, flexible, has a commitment to team working and has good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills. They should have experience of working with people who are frail in both body and mind, including acute or long-term cognitive impairments. Recent experience of working in an acute, fast paced environment is desirable.
Our service is currently moving from a 5-day service to 7 days per week.
We are recruiting for a senior technical Instructor who shares our ambition and vision of being dedicated to excellence and has the drive to take us forward.
The post holder will:
Actively provide therapy care for patients as part of the multi-disciplinary team at NGH
Provide specific evidence-based assessments and treatments under the indirect supervision of registered therapist using a therapy framework.
Provide technical skills to assist a registered Therapist in treating a variety of patients.
Provide therapy care to in-patients
Occasionally complete access visits to patients' homes to assess for suitability of equipment for discharge.
Assist registered therapy staff when completing home visits with a patient
Assess for and issue low level equipment
Have access to, read and understand medical notes and information from the MDT to inform decision making regarding suitability for intervention
Be able to interpret clinical observations and understand the implications of therapy interventions
Represent Therapies at ward board rounds, gaining information to feedback to the registered Therapists and communicating any relevant Therapy updates relating to patients.
To participate in 7 day working patterns, including bank holidays
Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values:
Courage
Accountability
Compassion
Integrity
Respect
To be an integral member of a therapies team, to assist registered therapy staff in assessing and carrying out specific therapy interventions for clients with more complex needs. This will include clients who have difficulties understanding and communicating
Review and implement treatment programmes making necessary modifications prior to reporting back to a registered therapist in line with the band 4 competency framework.
Provide support and training to other registered and non-registered staff within the therapy team.
Manage and prioritise own case load independently, carry out delegated duties and work flexibly in order to support the smooth running of the therapy department.
Provision of clinical services:
Demonstrate a good understanding of medical conditions within the area of speciality / clinical pathway and the impact of these on the patients function and rehabilitation.
To have a holistic understanding of the patient and their condition, as well as the impact of psychosocial dynamics on their function.
To enable patients to cooperate in their rehabilitation programme using encouragement, reassurance, tact and sensitivity; overcome barriers to understanding with patients whose understanding is impaired.
To identify and implement correct treatment plans within known patient care pathways under the indirect supervision of a registered therapist.
To assess, formulate and adapt treatment and discharge plans for patients in conjunction with registered therapy staff
Be able to use functional tasks to assess a patients physical and/or cognitive abilities under indirect supervision of the registered therapist
To identify patients that do not fall within care pathway / agreed framework and who need referral to registered staff
Using protocols and set processes to assess patients mobility and functional abilities and assess for and issue appropriate low-level equipment.
To provide advice to patients / carers on safe use and care of prescribed equipment.
Within competencies, be able to provide therapy treatments to patients who have a history of falls
To constantly assess patients stamina / understanding during treatment sessions and modify treatment as appropriate.
To work in a flexible and responsive way when under pressure
To provide and receive complex patient care information with the multi-professional team, patients and carers in board rounds, ward rounds, family meetings and discharge planning meetings and use this information to modify patient care.
To provide advice to patients / carers on safe use and care of prescribed equipment.
Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements.
Be responsible for maintaining rehabilitation equipment in the department.
Improving patient and visitor experiences:
To be a point of contact for patients and relatives in the clinical area.
To communicate factual and sometimes complex information to patients and relatives with patients consent.
To contribute to the development and sharing of patient and carer information.
Support with gathering and using patient feedback to help improve and develop services.
Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Be aware of ethical issues which impact on Therapy service provision and work under the guidance of Therapists in relation to this.
Using audit, evaluation and research:
Through guidance from the registered Therapists, be aware of and implement, evidence-based practice and outcome measures as appropriate to the clinical area.
Support therapists to implement agreed action plans from both national and local strategies, benchmarking standards and clinical audits as appropriate.
Participate in audit and research projects as required by service leads and collect data as required.
Support therapists to foster a culture which allows innovation and practice development within the clinical area.
Monitor outcomes of patient intervention using outcome measures under indirect supervision from registered therapist
Collect and record accurate and timely data / information to contribute to department service standards and procedures.
Management and Teamwork:
To provide delegation of work and day to day clinical supervision to band 3 Therapy Technical Instructors and band 2 Therapy Assistants with support from the Therapy Clinical Lead.
To actively participate in the clinical education of therapy students.
To participate actively in sharing and receiving in-service training and development to ensure continuous professional development, as appropriate to grade and experience.
Support the induction of new staff.
To identify training needs and facilitate professional development through active participation in supervision and appraisals.
To recognise limitations of own scope of practice.
To submit claim forms in a timely manner following the departments Health Roster Standard Operating Procedure.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Work with therapists across all of the service as required.
Work flexibly to provide cover to other clinical areas according to the needs of patients and demands of the service
Assist therapists in arranging and providing in-service training, study days etc.
Assist the therapists in ensuring working conditions are kept optimal, or where not, dealt with appropriately.
Trust Wide Responsibilities
Act as a resource for members of the multi-disciplinary teams across the Trust through involvement in multi professional teaching and training in the area of expertise.
Act as a role model in customer service towards patients, visitors and staff in the hospital
Regularly attend and participate in care group and professional meetings.
The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours.
The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.
The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.
The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.
The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.
The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trusts aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the postholders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Statutory and Miscellaneous
Takes responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times and does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns of if registration lapses or expires (all registered staff).
This post involves treatment to children and/or adults at risk, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore be necessary for the post holder to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactory
Enhanced DBS check
.
(this statement relates to patient facing clinical roles)
The Trust requires all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service, where it is a requirement of the role.
Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations that are applicable to the role.
Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary.
This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the Trusts Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to the manager any risks which need to be assessed.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of the post.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form art of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
BAND 4 SENIOR THERAPY TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR POST
ELDERLY MEDICINE NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL - Full Time
Are you looking to progress or take on a new career in health care? Do you have a special interest in working with the elderly population where there are often complex medical, physical, psychological and social situations to be aware of? Are you someone who would like to make a positive difference to this cohort of patients? We may have the job for you.
The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Support Staff and you will be supported by the registered staff in the role and encouraged to develop your knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will work alongside the therapy staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team on the Elderly Medical wards at Northampton General Hospital.
We are looking for someone who is empathetic, flexible, has a commitment to team working and has good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills. They should have experience of working with people who are frail in both body and mind, including acute or long-term cognitive impairments. Recent experience of working in an acute, fast paced environment is desirable.
Our service is currently moving from a 5-day service to 7 days per week.
We are recruiting for a senior technical Instructor who shares our ambition and vision of being dedicated to excellence and has the drive to take us forward.
The post holder will:
Actively provide therapy care for patients as part of the multi-disciplinary team at NGH
Provide specific evidence-based assessments and treatments under the indirect supervision of registered therapist using a therapy framework.
Provide technical skills to assist a registered Therapist in treating a variety of patients.
Provide therapy care to in-patients
Occasionally complete access visits to patients' homes to assess for suitability of equipment for discharge.
Assist registered therapy staff when completing home visits with a patient
Assess for and issue low level equipment
Have access to, read and understand medical notes and information from the MDT to inform decision making regarding suitability for intervention
Be able to interpret clinical observations and understand the implications of therapy interventions
Represent Therapies at ward board rounds, gaining information to feedback to the registered Therapists and communicating any relevant Therapy updates relating to patients.
To participate in 7 day working patterns, including bank holidays
Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values:
Courage
Accountability
Compassion
Integrity
Respect
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