Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK.

Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care—for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Role

Physiotherapy Technical Instructor Band 3

Department

Physiotherapy

Responsible to

Senior Therapists

Salary range

£28,939 - £30,688 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours of work

37.5 per week

Location

Putney, Southwest London

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role you must have the Right to Work in the UK we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Summary of position and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

We are seeking motivated individuals with relevant experience in the physiotherapy treatment of patients with acquired brain injury and complex long term needs. The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families.

The Technical Instructor III role will start in the Level 1 brain injury service and has scope to be a rotational post giving the employee the opportunity to work across our long term care, brain injury and specialist services, providing excellent clinical support for patients with a range of neurological disabilities including cognitive, sensory and/or physical impairments, which impact on their day to day lives.

Key Responsibilities – see job description for more information

Be a full member of the therapy team, maintaining a delegated clinical case load, carrying out assigned treatment programmes and discussing outcomes under guidance of the registered physiotherapists in the designated clinical area. This includes reporting any changes in condition and difficulties implementing treatments and care plan.

To assist the registered physiotherapists in the regular assessment and treatment of their patients on their caseload.

To assist the physiotherapy and wider therapy team with administrative tasks as required e.g. gym health and safety, guideline development, audit, stock management, stats, computer related tasks.

To keep legible, accurate notes, recording activities and noting progress or changes in the patient’s capabilities.

Monitor the departmental equipment, reporting back any problems to the senior therapist or relevant MDT members in a timely fashion.

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

GCSE (or equivalent) in a broad range of subjects and NVQIII in care or equivalent/relevant qualification.

High standard of English literacy, both written and spoken.

Computer literacy- with knowledge of use of Microsoft office systems

Desirable

A relevant qualification in healthcare, or awaiting registration in UK

Evidence of supervisory skills.

Experience

Essential

Considerable (minimum of 3 years) relevant experience related to the treatment of adults with acquired brain injury, alongside physiotherapists.

Experience of working in a clinical multidisciplinary healthcare team, demonstrating collaborative communication, willingness to complete delegated activities and positively contribute to team work.

A degree of physical fitness relevant to the physical rehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injuries.

Be able to understand the professional boundaries of the post and understand the need to work within your scope of practice.

Demonstrate willingness to be an active participant in continuing professional development, service development and training opportunities to enhance individual and service performance.

Desirable

Evidence of experience of working with wheelchairs and seating systems.

Experience of postural management programmes including bed positioning.

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To Apply

Please note we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this post at any time and will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.

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