Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Technical Instructor
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Band 3 Technical Instructor
As a Band 3 Technical Instructor, you will be required to support the Registered Nurse/Physiotherapist Specialists and Senior Technical Instructors in the overall delivery of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme. Under the delegated supervision of the Registered Nurse/Physiotherapist Specialists and Senior Technical Instructors, you will assist in the assessment processes, delivery of exercise classes, deliver education sessions, and undertake reassessment/evaluation activities, providing explanation, support and advice to patients, relatives and carers, as appropriate within your competency.
You will be expected to prioritise and organise yourself in order to complete delegated activities, meeting the needs of the patients and the service. You will be responsible for reporting clinical observations, escalating any concerns and documenting clinical activity that you undertake.
Responsibilities
- Assist with supervision and support of Service Users at Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes and give accurate feedback on observations.
- Support and supervise patients during exercise classes, providing accurate feedback on observations made to the most appropriate colleague.
- Provide support and encouragement to patients throughout the Pulmonary Rehabilitation process.
- Under direction of the Senior Technical Instructor, administer the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.
- Support delivery of exercise programmes with individuals or groups as directed by the Registered Nurse / Physiotherapist or Senior Technical Instructor.
- Set up and take down all the activity equipment at class locations, check and clean equipment following Trust Policy and Procedures. When class has finished, ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately.
- Assist a Service User in practical problem solving by obtaining information on services which may enhance independence.
- Assess a Service User's ability to safely use exercise equipment (hand weights, exercise bike etc) in classes and to record accurately, escalating any concerns to a registered practitioner.
- Complete standardised walking tests as part of a patient assessment following service guidelines.
- Support service users to complete lifestyle and disease specific questionnaires.
- Access and monitor patient engagement on the digital PR tool.
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Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.
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We Are Committed To
- Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
- Real equality of opportunity.
- Continual development and learning for staff.
- Achieving a work life balance.
We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.
The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Charlotte Doherty
- Job title: Service Lead Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Email address: charlotte.doherty@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01253956972
If Unable To Contact Above Individual, Please Contact
- Name: Christopher Jackson
- Job title: AIRS Clinical Lead
- Email address: christopher.jackson7@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01253 956972
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