Rehabilitation Technical Instructor

Job overview

To work as a member of the Orthopaedic Therapy team assisting the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide a high standard of patient care by undertaking delegated clinical duties.

The post holder will assist with the rehabilitation of Orthopaedic patients, progressing treatments in line with departmental protocols.  The post holder will also undertake administrative duties to support the functioning of the department. The workload will include outpatients, in patients and community working (e.g.  patient’s homes).

The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holder to undertake weekend commitments as required.

Main duties of the job

Manage the rehabilitation of own caseload of patients as delegated by a therapist.

Assist with the care of patients as required in preparation for their treatment programme.

Provide treatment to patients in line with established treatment programmes.

Progress patients undergoing routine therapy programmes in line with established protocols, reporting back to the Orthopaedic Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist as required.

To be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient, and manage in accordance with local procedures.

Monitor patients’ physical and cognitive function whilst undertaking a range of activities and report changes to the Orthopaedic therapist.

To be able to measure and use identified outcome measures.

To apply, remove and progress the use of therapeutic equipment as instructed by the Physiotherapist.

To measure, adjust and supply equipment to patients in their own homes before discharge. To demonstrate to the patient and carer the safe usage of equipment.

To assess the safety of patients completing activities of daily living in line with agreed protocol.

To assist therapists with discharge planning.

To assist the Orthopaedic therapist with individual/group treatments/exercise classes.

To accurately record clinical interventions within the patient’s clinical records, in line with Therapy and Trust standards for documentation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
• At King’s we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
• Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At King’s, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed
• To be aware at all times of the limitations of own knowledge, skills and job responsibility, referring to qualified therapist as necessary.
• Take an active part in assistant meetings, including role of chair
• To participate  at therapy meetings and other meetings as required
• To undertake Therapy Manual Handling training as required
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with grade as requested by the Therapy Managers or Clinical Lead/Senior Therapists
• To be aware of own Health and Safety responsibilities including contributing to the infection control and cleanliness of the hospital by ensuring cleanliness of own equipment, undertaking mandatory training, abiding by the hand washing policy and other policies related to Barrier nursing.