Therapy Technician Instructor Northampton, England
Job description
THERAPY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT – CYNTHIA SPENCER HOSPICE
BAND 4
22.5 hours week – either over 3 or 4 days
If you want to make an impact in your career within the NHS in a role that cares as much as you, then we are the Trust for you! At NHFT we'll give you every opportunity to realise your full potential and develop the stand-out career that’s right for you. We are looking for somebody who is a proactive and dedicated team member, is open to new ideas and is committed to delivering excellent high quality patient care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Specialist Palliative Care Therapy Team based at Cynthia Spencer Hospice, 22.5 hours per week (occasional cover at Cransley hospice).
This post would suit a Technical Therapy Instructor, who is keen to develop specific palliative care skills, whilst contributing to the holistic assessment of patients.
You will be based with Physiotherapy and OT colleagues in the heart of this friendly hospice, and will be a key member of the inpatient unit and community hospice team.
Excellent communication skills will be required to work with people who have life-limiting conditions and often have complex emotional and psychological needs.You will receive clinical supervision, relevant training, peer support and appraisal to support you in your role.A full driving licence will be required.
We would be happy to show any interested candidates around the hospice prior to interview or discuss the role via phone or email.
Please contact Cheryl Corrodus or Lina Rivillas-Ramos 03000 271420
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.
