Physiotherapy Technical Instructor – Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Department: Physiotherapy
Responsible to: Senior Therapists
Salary range: £25,714 - £28,926 per annum (dependent on experience)
Incremental reviews take place on an annual basis
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 37.5 per week
Location: Putney, Southwest London
Closing date: 02/05/2025
Interview date; 12/05/2025
Benefits:
- Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
- Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)
- Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union
- Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
- Free on-site parking (rare in London)
- More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role you must have the Right to Work in the UK we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Summary of position and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
We are seeking motivated individuals with relevant experience in the physiotherapy treatment of patients with acquired brain injury and complex long term needs. The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families.
The Technical Instructor III role will start in the Level 1 brain injury service and has scope to be a rotational post giving the employee the opportunity to work across our long term care, brain injury and specialist services, providing excellent clinical support for patients with a range of neurological disabilities including cognitive, sensory and/or physical impairments, which impact on their day to day lives.
The post holder will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), implementing all aspects of patients’ person-centred care plan, including therapy led treatment plans, MDT rehabilitation activities, support with patient personal care (where appropriate) and implementing the patients’ behaviour support plan.
This role may include rotations across our specialist services including Ventilator unit, Neuro-behavioural unit /Huntington’s disease service, Brain Injury Services and Specialist Nursing Home. The post holder will be supported to complete all specialist mandatory training and competencies associated with these areas.
Key Responsibilities – see job description for more information
- Be a full member of the therapy team, maintaining an allocated clinical case load, carrying out treatment programmes and discussing outcomes under guidance of the registered physiotherapists in the designated clinical area. This includes reporting any changes in condition and difficulties implementing treatments and care plan.
- To work collaboratively and assist the wider ward MDT in the delivery of direct care to patients, as directed by the patient’s care plan and behaviour support plan and in support of the patient centred goals. This may include aspects of personal care including toileting, showering and feeding.
- With support to incorporate safe manual and therapeutic handling skills within your practice, requesting clarification and teaching where necessary.
- To acknowledge and value the contributions of all patients at all times. To demonstrate full appreciation of the needs of individuals with a disability and demonstrating respect, maintaining privacy and dignity of all patients at all times.
- To maintain effective and professional communication with colleagues, patients and relatives at all times. This includes implementing communication guidelines with patients and been aware of the needs for flexible and adaptive communication skills.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum grade C in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 3 in Care, or actively working towards achievement
Desirable
- GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in a broad range of subjects.
- A relevant qualification in healthcare, or awaiting registration in UK
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with people with complex disabilities
- Previous experience working as a therapy assistant ( 3 years minimum) or technical instructor or equivalent band level
Desirable
- Previous experience working with people with neurological disabilities
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of working with wheelchairs and seating systems
- Experience of postural management incl. bed positioning
- Supervisory experience
To Apply
Please note we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this post at any time and will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at[email removed]
Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.
The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
