Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

at  279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a motivated Technical Instructor / Support Worker to work as part of or Cardiac Physiotherapy Team at Princess Royal Hospital. This role will be focused on assisting the P hysiotherapist, with the running of the Cardiac Rehabilitation classes and to treat a delegated caseload of patients, who have previously been assessed by a physiotherapist.
You will have excellent opportunities for your own skills development, working within a strong and supportive MDT. This Band 3 position is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic, forward looking and innovative department.
To assist the physiotherapist with the running of Cardiac Rehabilitation classes.
To undertake standard treatment programmes on a delegated caseload of patients who have been previously assessed by a physiotherapist .
To be able to facilitate and analyse basic movement patterns, and feedback to the physiotherapist regarding changes in patients’ movement patterns and alignment.
To report progress and variances in treatment to the appropriate physiotherapist at the earliest possible opportunity
To organise the delegated caseload effectively and efficiently on a day to day basis with guidance from the physiotherapist when needed.
To recognise any adverse reactions in the patient during treatment and act accordingly.
To be responsible for the equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, and to adhere to departmental equipment policy and Care Quality Commission Standard. To ensure the safe use of equipment and reporting of faults by self and others including patients, carers and other health professionals.
To provide basic spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, regarding safety issues and according to departmental policy.
To promote the understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
No clinical decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment should be made and all information regarding the patient status reported back for triage by the physiotherapist.
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.

Communication

• To use basic communication skills to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme, including patients with communication and understanding difficulties, e.g. dysphasia, dementia, learning difficulties, visual and hearing impairments, and those who do not have English as their first language and seek guidance from the Physiotherapists and wider team when necessary.
• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure relevant information regarding patients’ status is reported back to the team.

To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date patient-related documentation in line with legal and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy requirements.
To gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work, with the guidance of a Physiotherapist, within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Service Delivery and Improvement
Provide administrative support to the cardiac physiotherapy team, i.e.Cardiac class administration, registering new patient referrals, booking appointments, arranging interpreters etc
Become familiar and use Trust IT systems
Assist in the provision of a seamless Cardiac Physiotherapy and Cardiac Rehabilitation Service.
To comply with all trust policies and procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act, including adherence to Universal Precautions and Infection Control measures.
To report all complaints, incidents and accidents to the immediate senior member of staff as soon as possible and document according to trust policy.
People Management and Development
Participate in the planning and delivery of in service training
Assist in the induction of new staff including demonstrating Functional Capacity tests, cardiac rehabilitation exercise routine and organisational/administrative tasks
Adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures, inc. The Health and Safety at Work Act.
. Patient Care Delivery
To carry own caseload of patients with predictable conditions who require treatments.
Involved in the Rehabilitation of patients using knowledge of exercise-based therapy techniques.
To take responsibility for ongoing assessment, treatment, and evaluation of referred patients within their scope of practise without prior consultation with a qualified physiotherapist.
To assist nursing staff and therapists as required regarding day-to-day care of patients, e.g. transfers, maintaining hygienic environment. aids, resistance bands, sliding boards, floor pedals, and weights.
Read, monitor and safely disconnect / reconnect equipment, knowing when it is acceptable to do so to enable therapeutic treatment to take place in an appropriate setting.
Be able to read and interpret monitored information to ensure patient and therapist safety during therapy session e.g. BP, HR, SaO2 etc.
Be competent to set up and operate therapeutic and gym equipment in line with the Trusts Health & Safety Guidelines. e.g. monitoring and maintaining the safety and condition of the equipment.
Take leadership during tasks undertaken with colleagues’ e.g. functional transfers, general mobility, and gait re-education advice.
To work collaboratively with relevant Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Professionals (e.g. health care assistants, occupational therapy assistants, nursing staff, and Orthotists) to assist achievement of patient centred goals and maximising the patient’s potential

Please refer the Job description for details