Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Therapy Technical Instructor within the T&O Integrated Therapy team.
You must have significant experience as a Band 2 or 3 Therapy Assistant or currently be working as a Band 4 Technical Instructor. You must be well motivated, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high quality care and service delivery to patients who have a wide range of orthopaedic conditions.
You will be working under the guidance of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists carrying out a range of assessments/reviews of patients both on the In - Patient wards and in the Pre - operative Education Groups for elective joint replacements. You will be undertaking a range of tasks independently within a supported environment. You will be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the service.
The In - Patient Integrated Therapy Department is committed to continuing professional development and has an established in-service training programme.
For more information, please contact Mark Makin, Trauma and Orthopaedics Team Leader on 0161 419 5270.
Main duties of the job
To support the qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in providing a Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy service to the orthopaedic elective and trauma wards.
They will work flexibly across all disciplines (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy) to provide holistic care and meet service needs.
They will be responsible for an identified caseload of non-complex patients with indirect supervision from a registered therapist, implementing therapy led treatment plans to provide rehabilitation.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7335697
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out assessments and therapy activities with patients with non-complex needs. This will include gathering of history and physical examination in order to plan and deliver an effective therapy intervention following Trust clinical standards, guidelines and SOPS
Prepare patients for treatment ensuring a safe environment.
To assist patients with independent prescribed practice provided by registered therapists.
To work alongside therapists/other assistants to run patient activity groups as required.
To be required to work alone in line with relevant policies.
To lead on audits as requested by the team lead, including audits to review compliance with documentation standards
Modify and update care and therapy goal plans to reflect patient needs and participate in weekly goal setting meetings.
Make referrals to other agencies e.g Outpatient Therapies or Discharge to assess
Assist in ordering relevant equipment to promote patients independence.
Monitor stock and keep up-to-date with documentation i.e. filing and photocopying.
With training and under guidance from Therapists provide pre-operative assessment for elective Orthopaedic patients
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16 Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out assessments and therapy activities with patients with non-complex needs. This will include gathering of history and physical examination in order to plan and deliver an effective therapy intervention following Trust clinical standards, guidelines and SOPS
Prepare patients for treatment ensuring a safe environment.
To assist patients with independent prescribed practice provided by registered therapists.
To work alongside therapists/other assistants to run patient activity groups as required.
To be required to work alone in line with relevant policies.
To lead on audits as requested by the team lead, including audits to review compliance with documentation standards
Modify and update care and therapy goal plans to reflect patient needs and participate in weekly goal setting meetings.
Make referrals to other agencies e.g Outpatient Therapies or Discharge to assess
Assist in ordering relevant equipment to promote patients independence.
Monitor stock and keep up-to-date with documentation i.e. filing and photocopying.
With training and under guidance from Therapists provide pre-operative assessment for elective Orthopaedic patients
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent qualifications or can demonstrate equivalent experience in relevant clinical area
• GCSEs (Grade C or above) in Maths and English Language or equivalent (Eg. Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English)

Desirable

• Attended relevant courses.

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy practice / guidelines relating to older people
• Knowledge and understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of policies and procedures e.g. safe manual handling, equipment, discharge pathways
• Underpinning knowledge and practice to support interventions required to safely assist patients to meet their optimum potential.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records.
• Ability to organise caseload and manage time effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively and adapt style in response to needs of patients and carers.
• Ability to motivate and encourage reluctant and challenging patients, using negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Competent IT skills eg basic use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Work Related Circumstances
Essential

• Physical effort - moving and handling throughout day.
• Handling unpleasant substances - on a daily basis

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent qualifications or can demonstrate equivalent experience in relevant clinical area
• GCSEs (Grade C or above) in Maths and English Language or equivalent (Eg. Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English)

Desirable

• Attended relevant courses.

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy practice / guidelines relating to older people
• Knowledge and understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of policies and procedures e.g. safe manual handling, equipment, discharge pathways
• Underpinning knowledge and practice to support interventions required to safely assist patients to meet their optimum potential.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records.
• Ability to organise caseload and manage time effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively and adapt style in response to needs of patients and carers.
• Ability to motivate and encourage reluctant and challenging patients, using negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Competent IT skills eg basic use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Work Related Circumstances
Essential

• Physical effort - moving and handling throughout day.
• Handling unpleasant substances - on a daily basis