Technical Instructor Physiotherapy - Orthopedics
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Job Overview
This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 15 months to meet the needs of the service.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor post with the Orthopedic Physiotherapy Team working at Ysbyty Gwynedd. This role will be for 15 months and support the INITIATE fracture research project.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual who has the skills and ability to engage well with their patients and work both independently and as part of a team.
Relevant evidence of experience in rehabilitation is desired. You would carry your own caseload of patients with supervision and support from qualified therapists.
You will also have experience of using highly skilled handling techniques to facilitate patient movement, and/or rehabilitation, implementing exercise and rehabilitation programmes. You will work with others in the team in the treatment of patients.
Main duties of the job
* To assist the qualified physiotherapist in the overall physiotherapy management of patients in collaboration with carers, support workers, health staff and agencies.
* Under the direction and guidance of the qualified physiotherapist, to manage and be responsible for their own clinical caseload of clients, following therapeutic programmes in order to improve their physical abilities and to minimise disabilities.
* To work independently using own initiative, within level of competence.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* NVQ Level III/BTEC
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Knowledge of complex conditions
* Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
* Previous NHS experience
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience at Technical Instructor III level in Physiotherapy
* Previous NHS experience -orthopaedics
Skills
Essential criteria
* Basic clinical reasoning skills in physiotherapy
* Ability to work independently within clinical area
* Ability to be self-motivated
* Good verbal and written skills
Desirable criteria
* Experience working with assistants
* Ability to lead and motivate others within the team
* Welsh speaking
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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