Generic Technical Instructor

Technical Instructors work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and the wider multi-disciplinary team, and are an essential part of the team in ensuring delivery of high standards of therapeutic interventions and building effective relationships with patients., To support Therapy staff in the assessment and treatment of inpatients referred into Mid Yorkshire Therapy Services and complete delegated tasks as required.

To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the patients therapy assessment as delegated by the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. This would be including, but not limited to, mobility practice, washing and dressing reviews, supporting on visits and daily admin to support patient discharge.

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).

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

We currently have 1 x full time permanent position in the Respiratory Team, 1 x full time permanent position in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team and 1 x full time 9 month fixed term position in the Stroke and Neurology Team.