Therapy Technical Instructor - Stamford Unit

To assist in the rehabilitation of patients within a care setting by implementing individual treatment programmes/protocols as prescribed by a therapist. To work with indirect supervision, reporting back patient progress and informing therapist of any problems. Assist in the case management, general administration and equipment systems management within the therapy service. To provide leadership and support to junior members of staff including those from different professions.

There are exciting job opportunities for enthusiastic, experienced, and self-motivated individuals to work as part of our Multidisciplinary Therapy team at the Stamford Unit Intermediate Care Centre in Ashton-Under-Lyne.

The team is committed to supporting personal and professional development.

It is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

As a Technical Instructor in our Therapy team you will work autonomously under the Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Nursing staff and be responsible for independent assessment of patients including mobility, manual handling plans, personal care, group work, following treatment plans and optimising the independence of our patients in order for them to return safely home.

The successful candidate will have well-established knowledge, experience and clinical skills working with a range of patients. You will be supported by the unit manager to provide leadership to junior MDT members of staff. Experience of working in rehabilitation would be advantageous.

you must be able to travel across sites to meet the requirements of this role.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.