About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives and to be part of a platinum accredited service providing excellent patient care.
You will be part of the therapy team carrying out initial and functional assessments, guiding rehab and working closely with our team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists
Proposed Interview date: 2nd September 2026
Main duties of the job
To provide support, assessment and treatment for patients within their own homes.
To maintain patient treatment records using Systmone.
To undertake a clinical caseload using knowledge and skills from theoretical and practical experience.
To work without direct supervision on own caseload within a specified clinical area undertaking tasks delegated by a qualified clinician.
To act as a first contact in certain situations.
To provide appropriate aspects of exercise, activity and treatment programmes which may be prescribed by a clinician, with the overall aim of further rehabilitation and optimising potential.
To carry out non-clinical activities which facilitate the efficient running of the team (for example Clerical support).
To participate in clinical supervision, and service-level education to ensure that clinical practice is maintained to a high standard
You will be managing your own caseload with support from qualified therapists. This includes falls prevention, mobility assessments and rehabilitation , plus provision of basic equipment and walking aids. We offer opportunities for further development supported by our friendly and progressive team.
This post requires visits to patients in their own homes, therefore a full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us atHertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Caring, Pioneering and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you
Job description Job responsibilities
Technical Instructor
Band: Band 4
Location / Work Base: Bishops College Cheshunt
Responsible to: Senior Therapist
Accountable to: Therapy Manager
Liaises with: Patients, family, carers, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists, clinical psychologists, adult care services, voluntary sector, Hertfordshire wheelchair service, Hertfordshire equipment services.
JOB PURPOSE:To provide both clinical and administrative support to other team members and carry own caseload under guidance of qualified allied healthcare professionals. JOB SUMMARY:To assist qualified allied health professionals, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians and speech and language rehabilitation in a variety of settings.To work without direct supervision within a specified clinical area undertaking tasks of assessment and treatment of own caseload as delegated by a qualified allied health professional.To pre-screen patients including gathering of information, blood pressure monitoring and performing delegated outcome measure testing.To act as first contact in certain situations.To assist in delegated data collection.To communicate with relevant medical and nursing staff, social workers and other health care professionals, and patients relatives and carers who may be in direct contact with the post holder with regard to patient care.To accompany patients on home visits prior to discharge and communicate with relatives and carers regarding continuation of treatment at home.This post requires the post holder to work within a 7-day service SPECIFICCLINICAL DUTIES:To work without direct supervision, but under the direction of the qualified staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes. (This may be out in a community setting such as the patients own home as a lone worker) or with a qualified professional. It will include both individual one to one sessions and group sessions.To be responsible for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.To undertake routine assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skill, under guidance of a qualified allied health professional.To formulate a standard individual management and or treatment programme, under guidance of a qualified therapist.To carry out rehabilitation programmes, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, working towards patient focused goals agreed within the team to facilitate coordinated care.To contribute to the discharge planning process in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team; to ensure safe and effective discharge.To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal and departmental and Trust requirements and communicate assessment and treatment outcomes appropriately in the form of letters and reports.To maintain a high standard of clinical care.To teach the use of walking aids, exercise equipment and aids and adaptations, including assessment and teaching of safety factors.To use video filming or photography as part of assessment and outcome measure.To update patient recordsTo be responsible for regular safety checks of equipment EDUCATION:To attend organised training sessions, including all mandatory trust training and any appropriate in-service training arranged by the serviceTo participate in the appraisal system and Personal Development ProgrammeTo maintain own continuing professional development (CPD)To develop and enhance skills and incorporate them as necessary into everyday practice.To maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.To develop links with other therapy support staff for peer support and training.To identify and meet objectives for personal development together with qualified staff.To provide advice, teaching and instruction to patients relatives, carers and other professionalsTo be involved in the training, development and supervision of therapy and rehabilitation support staff. As this role includes visits to patients' homes, a full UK driving licence is required
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant Foundation Degree / HND in Rehabilitation
Desirable
Administrative / clerical experience
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of the common symptoms of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS
Experience and Knowledge Essential
A knowledge of the rehabilitation process including common components of treatment packages, goal setting and use of outcome measures
Desirable
Experience of working with different medically impaired patients
Skills and Ability Essential
Ability to work in a team
Skills and Ability Essential
Ability to follow instructions To monitor and order stock Prioritisation / organisation skills to complete delegated tasks IT skills Accurate data entry skills Good telephone skills Ability to receive and give clear messages Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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 Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address Bishops College
Churchgate
Cheshunt
EN8 9XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)