Technical Instructor

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).

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