Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a demonstrably experienced, motivated and passionate senior technical instructor to join our highly regarded musculoskeletal outpatient department. This  post will support the MSK outpatient department across various sites with the assessment and physiotherapeutic rehabilitation of variety of spinal, peripheral region and respiratory pathologies. The post holders will have the responsibility of running a range of rehabilitation classes as well as providing 1:1 assessment and treatment sessions.  This post will provide the successful applicant the opportunity to learn and develop their own skills through team support in addition to mentoring and appraising more junior staff member.

The successful candidates will join this well-established service to support, deliver and develop this service for the local Health Community. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is committed to providing both quality care to the local population and supporting our staff. You will be given opportunities to develop both your clinical skills and knowledge, through CPD, staff supervision, mentoring and in-service training.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

To perform specific therapeutic (clinical and non-clinical) assessment, treatment and discharge of an identified caseload of patients within the outpatient department in delivering physiotherapeutic treatment programmes for patients with musculoskeletal and respiratory outpatient conditions.

To support the delivery of physiotherapy to patients within the hydrotherapy service.

The clinical caseload will be allocated and indirectly supervised by Physiotherapists.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties within an agreed protocol within the individual's scope of practice.

To ensure competence is gained and retained in all areas in which you practice.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.