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Physiotherapy Technical Instructor
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 842-SCS-7352-26-A
Job summary
Derbyshire Community Health Services has a great opportunity for a Technical Instructor to join our Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team.
This role is based mainly in Ashbourne but may also include part of the week in Belper.
We offer a supportive environment with senior clinical mentorship and leadership support across all of our teams. We have an established CPD offering and in service training programme.
Main duties of the job
The post will be flexible to move across sites according to department and service needs; therefore the ability to travel will be essential.
As a Technical Instructor working within our service you will:
Provide highly skilled support to Physiotherapists, aiding the rehabilitation of patients in the Outpatient Physiotherapy Service.
Provide initial assessment for designated patient groups, as agreed with Physiotherapy Team Lead
Work single handed and unsupervised when appropriate in out-patient department, without direct supervision or presence of a Physiotherapist
Plan and provide ongoing treatment, education and instruction to their caseload of patients seen in both individual and group settings. This will include some evaluation and progression of treatment programmes with access to the support of a Physiotherapist if required.
Be responsible for day-to-day maintenance, cleaning & testing of Physiotherapy equipment and treatment areas, adhering to department and Trust policy.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Details
Date posted
13 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
842-SCS-7352-26-A
Job locations
St Oswalds, Babington Hospital
Ashboure, Belper
DE6 1DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration.
After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration.
After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- English Language grade 4 or above at GCSE Level (or equivalent)
- Maths grade 4 or above at GCSE Level (or equivalent)
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant health care subject (or working towards)
Desirable
- Exercise/personal training qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Exercise/personal training qualification
- Experience of working in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - verbal
- Excellent communication skills - written
- Good organisational skills
- Basic IT competency
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Open and honest
- Focused on patients and their families
- High expectations of quality of care
Apptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to learn and commitment to personal development.
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work alone
- Flexibility of working in both time and across sites.
- Able to travel between sites
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- English Language grade 4 or above at GCSE Level (or equivalent)
- Maths grade 4 or above at GCSE Level (or equivalent)
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant health care subject (or working towards)
Desirable
- Exercise/personal training qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Exercise/personal training qualification
- Experience of working in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - verbal
- Excellent communication skills - written
- Good organisational skills
- Basic IT competency
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Open and honest
- Focused on patients and their families
- High expectations of quality of care
Apptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to learn and commitment to personal development.
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work alone
- Flexibility of working in both time and across sites.
- Able to travel between sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
St Oswalds, Babington Hospital
Ashboure, Belper
DE6 1DR
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
St Oswalds, Babington Hospital
Ashboure, Belper
DE6 1DR
United Kingdom