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Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Technical Instructor for Stroke and Neuro - Inpatient Therapy Services
Wakefield On-site 0-2 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 2,172 employees
Stroke RehabilitationNeurological RehabilitationPatient AssessmentTherapy TreatmentMobility and Transfers
Requirements
Applicants must have GCSEs in Maths and English at grade A–C or grade 4 or above, and an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Required experience and knowledge include working as a healthcare support worker and as part of a team, awareness of stroke rehabilitation and health and social care systems, and the ability to communicate clearly, follow delegated plans, manage time, and work independently under direction.
Job Description
Please contact Vicki Newton on 01924541518 for any questions or further information in relation to that post
About The Role
Are you dynamic and proactive with a passion to work as part of a therapy team?
Do you have good communication skills and enjoy learning?
Have you got previous ward experience?
Then we have the job for you!
The Neurology Inpatient Therapy Team are currently seeking a highly motivated Band 3 Technical Instructor; preferably with knowledge and/or experience of working with patient who have had a stroke, to join our integrated team.
The role is based on Gate A2 at Pinderfields Hospital; however, a flexible approach to be able to support neurology areas across both Pinderfields and Dewsbury Hospital is required.
The team currently provide therapy assessment and treatment over a 7 day service to facilitate rehabilitation and timely discharges from hospital.
The post advertised is for 30 hours with the non-working day for the successful candidate being a Thursday. Shorter hours across 5 days could be considered following further discussions post interview. this would be negotiated to ensure optimum service cover for peak patient assessment and treatment times.
What can we offer?
The main duties and skills required to meet this exciting but demanding post are:
Qualifications
Essential person specification requirements
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application Guidance
We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
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If you need help with your application, take a look at the tips on our .
Our Benefits
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About The Role
Are you dynamic and proactive with a passion to work as part of a therapy team?
Do you have good communication skills and enjoy learning?
Have you got previous ward experience?
Then we have the job for you!
The Neurology Inpatient Therapy Team are currently seeking a highly motivated Band 3 Technical Instructor; preferably with knowledge and/or experience of working with patient who have had a stroke, to join our integrated team.
The role is based on Gate A2 at Pinderfields Hospital; however, a flexible approach to be able to support neurology areas across both Pinderfields and Dewsbury Hospital is required.
The team currently provide therapy assessment and treatment over a 7 day service to facilitate rehabilitation and timely discharges from hospital.
The post advertised is for 30 hours with the non-working day for the successful candidate being a Thursday. Shorter hours across 5 days could be considered following further discussions post interview. this would be negotiated to ensure optimum service cover for peak patient assessment and treatment times.
What can we offer?
- Flexible working over our 7 day service
- Generic Working, gaining skills from both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist
- Regular training and supervision
- Personal and professional development
- Learn about a wide range of neurological conditions and therapeutic handing of patients
The main duties and skills required to meet this exciting but demanding post are:
- The ability to carry out treatment/assessment plans as delegated by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist. This includes, but not limited to: mobility and transfer practise with or without moving and handling equipment. Personal care and toileting practice with the ability to support patient with washing and grooming in areas they are unable to complete themselves. Supporting with drink and meal practise. Completing ongoing referrals into community once a patient is discharged.
- The ability to relate to people effectively, in both group and individual settings
- The ability to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; the the ability to use multi IT systems including SystmOne, PPM+ and Microsoft
- The ability to be flexible and able to manage own time efficiently.
Qualifications
Essential person specification requirements
- GSCE in Maths and English at grade A-C / grade 4 or above.
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- Working as a support worker within a health care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Awareness of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle
- Awareness of health and social care systems
- Awareness of treatment/ rehabilitation following stroke
- Awareness of how communication can be adapted to respond to a variety of clinical situations
- Awareness of the role of an occupational therapist and physiotherapist in healthcare
- Knowledge and health and safety issues with the work place and how risk can be managed
- Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Able to work independently under direction and follow through agreed plans
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Ability to participate and complete competency and training frameworks relevant to post
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application Guidance
We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Application Tips
If you need help with your application, take a look at the tips on our .
Our Benefits
- Access to the NHS pension plan
- Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
- Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
- Extensive benefits and support, including:
- Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
- Home electronics scheme
- Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
- Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
- Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
- Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
- Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
- Career progression, training and support
You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our .
Education
High SchoolProfessional Certificate
Skills
Stroke RehabilitationNeurological RehabilitationPatient AssessmentTherapy TreatmentMobility and TransfersMoving and HandlingPersonal CareMultidisciplinary TeamworkVerbal and Written CommunicationTime ManagementTask PrioritizationOccupational TherapyPhysiotherapyRisk ManagementSystmOnePPM+
About Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust provides acute, community and specialist health care services to around half a million people living in Wakefield and North Kirklees. We have three hospitals at Dewsbury, Pontefract and Wakefield (Pinderfields), and also provide care in community settings such as GP surgeries, health centres and clinics as well as in people’s own homes. Every one of our 9,000 staff play a vital role in providing quality care to the thousands of people we serve and we are proud to have a hard working, talented, and dynamic work force who strive every day to provide quality care and support to those who use our services. Our mission is to recruit, develop and retain skilled and motivated people who embody the Trust’s core values of caring, respect, high standards and improving. We do this by creating a supportive working environment - in first class facilities - where excellence and innovation is valued and celebrated; by providing excellent training and development opportunities, and by offering a comprehensive package of staff benefits to reward our employees for their hard work and commitment.
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