# Technical Instructor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/technical-instructor/d114606b-ba32-4129-81c4-b4a718e3ae80 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/technical-instructor/d114606b-ba32-4129-81c4-b4a718e3ae80.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust - **Location:** Pinderfields Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Therapy assistant - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25760.00 to £27476.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T15:04:37.884Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9377-26-0437 - **Application URL:** https://careers.midyorks.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1625&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Are you dynamic and proactive with a passion to work as part of a therapy team? Do you have good communication skills and enjoy learning? Have you got previous ward experience? Then we have the job for you! The Neurology Inpatient Therapy Team are currently seeking a highly motivated Band 3 Technical Instructor; preferably with knowledge and/or experience of working with patient who have had a stroke, to join our integrated team. The role is based on Gate A2 at Pinderfields Hospital; however, a flexible approach to be able to support neurology areas across both Pinderfields and Dewsbury Hospital is required. The team currently provide therapy assessment and treatment over a 7 day service to facilitate rehabilitation and timely discharges from hospital. The post advertised is for 30 hours with the non-working day for the successful candidate being a Thursday. Shorter hours across 5 days could be considered following further discussions post interview. this would be negotiated to ensure optimum service cover for peak patient assessment and treatment times. What can we offer? - Flexible working over our 7 day service - Generic Working, gaining skills from both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist - Regular training and supervision - Personal and professional development - Learn about a wide range of neurological conditions and therapeutic handing of patients ### Main duties of the job The main duties and skills required to meet this exciting but demanding post are: - The ability to carry out treatment/assessment plans as delegated by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist. This includes, but not limited to: mobility and transfer practise with or without moving and handling equipment. Personal care and toileting practice with the ability to support patient with washing and grooming in areas they are unable to complete themselves. Supporting with drink and meal practise. Completing ongoing referrals into community once a patient is discharged. - The ability to relate to people effectively, in both group and individual settings - The ability to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; the the ability to use multi IT systems including SystmOne, PPM+ and Microsoft - The ability to be flexible and able to manage own time efficiently. The full detail of the duties required for this role are available in the attached job description document on this advert. ### About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. ### Details - Date posted: 08 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 3 - Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: 001612 - Job locations: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Qualifications: - GSCE in Maths and English at grade A-C / grade 4 or above. - NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Experience: - Working as a support worker within a health care setting - Experience of working as part of a team Knowledge and Awareness: - Awareness of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle - Awareness of health and social care systems - Awareness of treatment/ rehabilitation following stroke - Awareness of how communication can be adapted to respond to a variety of clinical situations - Awareness of the role of an occupational therapist and physiotherapist in healthcare - Knowledge and health and safety issues with the work place and how risk can be managed Skills and Abilities: - Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing - Able to work independently under direction and follow through agreed plans - Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively - Ability to participate and complete competency and training frameworks relevant to post For further essential and desirable criteria please see the person specification document attached. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working as a support worker within a health care setting - Experience of working as part of a team **Desirable** - Experience of working within a therapy/ rehabilitation environment - Experience of working within Neurology/ stroke ### Other Factors **Essential** - Ability to fulfil 7 day working roster requirement **Desirable** - Experience of using PPM+, SystmOne and/or other equivalent electronic systems. ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE in Maths and English grades either A-C/ grade 4 or above - NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) **Desirable** - Completion of care certificate ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Commitment to providing a quality service and participating in personal and service development in line with Trust values and behaviours - Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day and carry out concurrent activities - Motivation to learn and develop - Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice and changing situations - Ability to work alone and seek help when required ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing - Able to work independently under direction and follow through agreed plans - Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively - Ability to participate and complete competency and training frameworks relevant to post **Desirable** - Experience of using health care / disability equipment - Skills in communicating with people with language difficulties - Evidence of competency completion relevant to post ### Knowledge and Awareness **Essential** - Awareness of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle - Awareness of health and social care systems - Awareness of how communication can be adapted to respond to a variety of clinical situations - Awareness of the role of an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist in health care - Knowledge of health and safety issues within the workplace and how risk can be managed - Awareness of the different roles and their importance within the multi-disciplinary team **Desirable** - Awareness of treatment / rehabilitation following stroke - Knowledge of stroke and neurology and the impact these have on function - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and portfolio - Knowledge of disability equipment and adaptations ## Documents - [Job description and person specification (DOCX, KB)](https://careers.midyorks.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=5346&JobId=1625) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.