Technical Instructor | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Technical Instructor | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

As a Band 3 Technical Instructor, you will be required to support the Registered Nurse/Physiotherapist Specialists and Senior Technical Instructors in the overall delivery of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme.

Under the delegated supervision of the Registered Nurse/Physiotherapist Specialists and Senior Technical Instructors, you will assist in the assessment processes, delivery of classes, deliver education sessions, and undertake reassessment/evaluation activities, providing explanation, support and advice to patients, relatives and carers, as appropriate within your competency.

You will be expected prioritise and organise yourself in order to complete delegated activities, meeting the needs of the patients and the service.

You will be responsible for reporting clinical observations, escalating any concerns and documenting clinical activity that you undertake.

• Clinical
• 1.

To assist with supervision and support of Service Users at Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes and give accurate feedback on observations.

Support and supervise patients during exercise classes, providing accurate feedback on observations made to the most appropriate colleague.

• 2. To provide support and encouragement to patients throughout the Pulmonary Rehabilitation process.
• 3. Under direction of the Senior Technical Instructor, you will be expected to administer the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.
• 4. Support delivery of exercise programmes with individuals or groups as directed by the Registered Nurse / Physiotherapist or Senior Technical Instructor.
• 5.

To set up and take down all the activity equipment at class locations, check and clean equipment following Trust Policy and Procedures.

When class has finished, ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately.

• 6. To assist a Service User in practical problem solving by obtaining information on services which may enhance independence.
• 7.

To assess a Service Users ability to safely use exercise equipment (hand weights, exercise bike etc) in classes and to record accurately, escalating any concerns to a registered practitioner.

• 8. To complete standardised walking tests as part of a patient assessment following service guidelines.
• 9. To support service users to complete lifestyle and disease specific
• 10. To access and monitor patient engagement on the digital PR tool.

Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career.

The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.

As a Trust we are committed to

• Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
• Real equality of opportunity.
• Continual development and learning for staff.
• Achieving a work life balance.

We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.

The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer.

That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.

• Communication
• 1.

To establish and maintain effective communication with Service Users, and their carers and/or family members, taking into account communication challenges e. g. hearing impairment, anxiety, non-verbal.

• 2.

To maintain professional communication and behavioural framework standards with fellow colleagues, to ensure trust values are maintained, and to support the effective communication of task delegation and feedback to the appropriate colleague.

• 3.

To be aware of your own role-based limitations and to advise Service Users to talk to appropriate professionals.

To practice within the boundaries and limitations of your role, referring or escalating anything outside of these to a Registered Nurse/Physiotherapist.

• 4.

To obtain valid consent from the patient prior to undertaking any task and to inform and seek guidance from the Registered Nurse / Physiotherapist, if there are any concerns about the patient's capacity to give consent.

• 5. To refer Service Users, with their consent, to other services or agencies as appropriate, at the direction of or with the approval of a Registered Nurse or Physiotherapist.
• Management and Leadership
• Clinical Governance
• 1. Be responsible for organising own priorities and delegated workload.
• 2. To plan activities such as reassessments, make appointments and collaborate with colleagues to ensure the most urgent tasks are completed within an appropriate time frame.
• 3.

To support with the induction and mentorship of new or rotating staff, within the AIRS service, and to support the learning opportunities of students attending Pulmonary Rehabilitation for a study day or placement.

• 1. To operate within the policies, procedures and guidelines of the Trust & professional bodies, at all times.
• 2. To maintain and ensure clinical records are factual, organised, clear and which comply with current guidelines.
• 3. To contribute to service development through engagement with Quality Improvement projects and implementing agreed change within own practice.
• 4. To actively engage in the annual appraisal process, reviewing achievements and the development of a personal development plan.
• 5. To complete and maintain mandatory training compliance, as appropriate for the role.
• 6. To engage in regular clinical supervision to reflect and develop practice.
• 7. To be aware of responsibility for self and others under the Health and Safety at Work Act and to operate at all times within organisational and service safety guidelines.
• 8. To report all incidents and near misses to a senior member of the team, and where appropriate, complete incident reporting using the trusts reporting system.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.

Where necessary, relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, and IT software or procedures will be provided or arranged.

• This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026
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