Technical Instructor - Out Patient Physiotherapy & MSK

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, Spital, Chesterfield

Technical Instructor - Out Patient Physiotherapy & MSK

£25674

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, Spital, Chesterfield

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 11 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4ccd5723848c44f7880776d2422f75d9

Full Job Description

The post will be flexible to move across sites according to the department needs and therefore the ability to travel will be essential.

As a Technical Instructor working within our service you will:

  • Provide specific support work to Physiotherapists, involving the practice of clinical techniques, which require technical skill and clinical understanding of patients requiring rehabilitation

  • Aid the rehabilitation of patients in the Outpatient Physiotherapy Service.

  • Provide ongoing treatment, education and instruction to a referred caseload of patients, seen in both individual and group settings. This will include some amendment and progression of treatment programmes in agreement with the Physiotherapist.

  • Work independently, when appropriate in outpatient department, but with access to a Physiotherapist

  • Provide initial assessments for walking aids.

  • Provide support to the Admin Team Lead, providing clerical and administrative duties as needed

    As a DCHS employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the "DCHS Way."


  • DCHS will provide protected CPD time, mentorship and supervision to support your practice and development.

    At DCHS we also offer:
  • Up to 33 days' holiday each year plus Bank Holidays

  • Option to purchase additional leave

  • Flexible working options

  • Relocation package (qualifying criteria)

  • One of the best Pension schemes in the UK

  • Free parking at all of our sites

  • A fair mileage and lease car scheme

  • Supported study leave

  • Staff health & wellbeing programme

  • Access to Health Service Discounts

  • Annual flu vaccination