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Job summary

Main area
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes weekend working)
Job ref
812-26-RG-T1
Employer
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Inpatient Therapy, Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital
Town
Welwyn
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/02/2026 23:59
Interview date
24/02/2026

Employer heading

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust logo

Technical Instructor

Band 4

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives and to be part of a platinum accredited service providing excellent patient care.

QVM is a 21 bedded community hospital providing Rehabilitation for a wide range of conditions (medical, orthopaedic, neurological, falls, frailty) in a warm and friendly environment

You will be part of the inpatient therapy team carrying out initial and functional assessments, guiding rehab and working closely with our team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists

*Proposed interview date 24/02/2026*

 

Main duties of the job

To provide support, assessment and treatment for patients within QVM inpatient Rehabilitation setting

To maintain patient treatment records using Systmone.

To undertake a clinical caseload using knowledge and skills from theoretical and practical experience.

To work without direct supervision on own caseload within a specified clinical area, undertaking tasks delegated by a qualified clinician.

To act as a first contact in certain situations.

To provide appropriate aspects of exercise, activity and treatment programmes which may be prescribed by a clinician, with the overall aim of further rehabilitation and optimising potential.

To carry out non-clinical activities which facilitate the efficient running of the team (for example Clerical support).

To participate in clinical supervision, and service-level education to ensure that clinical practice is maintained to a high standard

You will be managing your own caseload with support from qualified therapists. This includes fall prevention, mobility assessments and rehabilitation, plus provision of basic equipment and walking aids. We offer opportunities for further development supported by our friendly and progressive team.

This post requires visits to patients in their own homes, therefore a full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the equality act 2010). 

Working for our organisation

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision -  Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities 

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds 

We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible

  • You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
  • We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more details.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

As this role includes visits to patients' homes, a full UK driving licence is required


Person specification

essential criteria

Essential criteria
  • Right to work in UK

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Relevant Foundation Degree / HND in Rehabilitation
Desirable criteria
  • Administrative / clerical experience

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the common symptoms of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • A knowledge of the rehabilitation process including common components of treatment packages, goal setting and use of outcome measures
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with different medically impaired patients

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work in a team

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria
  • To monitor and order stock
  • Prioritisation / organisation skills to complete delegated tasks
  • IT skills
  • Accurate data entry skills
  • Good telephone skills
  • Ability to receive and give clear messages

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardRace CodeVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyHSJ Best places to workCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerStep into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Golding
Job title
Physiotherapy Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01438 841809
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