Job summary This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System Organisations within scope are as follows: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board Southern Health Foundation Trust Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust University Hospital Southampton Solent NHS Trust South Central Ambulance Service Isle of Wight NHS Trust Hampshire Hospitals Band 3: £24,071 - £25,674 Hours: 37.5 per week Permanent contract This Therapy Technician role sits within our Acute Stroke Therapy team. The role supports the delivery of specialist Stroke Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy input to patients who have recently had a stroke, on a 34-bed Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit at Queen Alexandra hospital in Portsmouth; one of the largest Acute Stroke units in the country. You will work alongside a cohesive multidisciplinary team to deliver rehabilitation to patients in the early stages following a stroke, under the guidance and education of highly skilled, registered Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. In addition to the primarily clinical work, you will be responsible for a number of administration and organisational tasks for the team. You should: have strong communication skills work well within a team be organised be keen to learn and develop your therapeutic skills be motivated to provide excellent, patient-centred care Main duties of the job Delivering therapy input to patients in the early stages post-stroke, with guidance from qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. This includes therapeutic handling, delivering exercise programmes and personal and functional rehabilitation (such as washing, dressing, toileting). Using a wide range of communication skills to support patients with varying levels of ability to engage in the rehabilitation process. Working closely with nursing and healthcare support worker colleagues with patient transfers and seating. Responsibility for data input and other non-clinical tasks. Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship. About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1313W Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Cosham PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities To provide therapy intervention as part of a specific patient treatment plan agreed and documented following an assessment by an OT or physiotherapist. Working without direct supervision by a therapist. To assist the therapist in the provision of treatment programmes to patients within a designated clinical area. Receives instruction on a daily basis but can work independently. E.g. patients' home, or on the ward. Instruct patients and carers providing direction and guidance on a range of physical therapy, functional and mobility activities, as part of own clinical work as directed by the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist. To order, issue and instruct patients in the use of simple OT equipment as directed by a registered OT. To issue and instruct patients in the use of simple mobility aids & splints as directed by a registered Physiotherapist. Use skills of tact, diplomacy and gentle persuasion to enhance patients' compliance in treatment programmes. This may involve treating patients with cognitive problems, behavioural problems, speech impediments, deafness, and other disabilities or where English is not the first language. Manage own workload. Have confidence with Information Technology. To support team with administrative roles including inputting data collection, managing data collection system and keeping this up to date, and maintaining the stock of paper resources for team use on the ward. Make accurate records of work undertaken to comply with Trust and Service requirements for documentation and activity monitoring. Compile any statistical data concerning patients on a data base if required. Ensuring patient confidentiality and information governance compliance at all times. To assist in simple administrative procedures as required by the therapists as part of the everyday activities. Have the ability to handle patients with mobility problems, in an enabling way. This may include the use of hoists, wheelchairs, walking aids etc. To prepare and maintain apparatus and equipment identifying defects, hazards and equipment failure and notifying relevant manager. To manage and monitor wheelchair stock, including organising maintenance. To maintain the safety of designated clinical environment according to local policy, COSHH and Health and Safety regulations. To watch for patient emergencies and know how to summon help. To liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team referring to other disciplines as appropriate. To actively participate in the delivery of in-training newly appointed physiotherapy assistant in basic elements of patient care, safety, and induction into the department. Contribute to development of patient care by attending relevant team, departmental or other appropriate meetings and comment on recommended changes to clinical care or service provision. Take part in Trust IPR process and PDP, identifying any training needs and developing a programme for CPD. To comply with Trust/departmental policies regarding incident reporting. To read, understand and adhere to Trust and departmental policies. To collect and submit data as required for the service. Adherence to relevant Lone Working Policy. For further details, please refer to the job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities To provide therapy intervention as part of a specific patient treatment plan agreed and documented following an assessment by an OT or physiotherapist. Working without direct supervision by a therapist. To assist the therapist in the provision of treatment programmes to patients within a designated clinical area. Receives instruction on a daily basis but can work independently. E.g. patients' home, or on the ward. Instruct patients and carers providing direction and guidance on a range of physical therapy, functional and mobility activities, as part of own clinical work as directed by the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist. To order, issue and instruct patients in the use of simple OT equipment as directed by a registered OT. To issue and instruct patients in the use of simple mobility aids & splints as directed by a registered Physiotherapist. Use skills of tact, diplomacy and gentle persuasion to enhance patients' compliance in treatment programmes. This may involve treating patients with cognitive problems, behavioural problems, speech impediments, deafness, and other disabilities or where English is not the first language. Manage own workload. Have confidence with Information Technology. To support team with administrative roles including inputting data collection, managing data collection system and keeping this up to date, and maintaining the stock of paper resources for team use on the ward. Make accurate records of work undertaken to comply with Trust and Service requirements for documentation and activity monitoring. Compile any statistical data concerning patients on a data base if required. Ensuring patient confidentiality and information governance compliance at all times. To assist in simple administrative procedures as required by the therapists as part of the everyday activities. Have the ability to handle patients with mobility problems, in an enabling way. This may include the use of hoists, wheelchairs, walking aids etc. To prepare and maintain apparatus and equipment identifying defects, hazards and equipment failure and notifying relevant manager. To manage and monitor wheelchair stock, including organising maintenance. To maintain the safety of designated clinical environment according to local policy, COSHH and Health and Safety regulations. To watch for patient emergencies and know how to summon help. To liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team referring to other disciplines as appropriate. To actively participate in the delivery of in-training newly appointed physiotherapy assistant in basic elements of patient care, safety, and induction into the department. Contribute to development of patient care by attending relevant team, departmental or other appropriate meetings and comment on recommended changes to clinical care or service provision. Take part in Trust IPR process and PDP, identifying any training needs and developing a programme for CPD. To comply with Trust/departmental policies regarding incident reporting. To read, understand and adhere to Trust and departmental policies. To collect and submit data as required for the service. Adherence to relevant Lone Working Policy. For further details, please refer to the job description attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 2 GCSE (4-9) / C - A0 or equivalent in English and Maths Desirable Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent Experience Essential Previous experience demonstrating resilience in a stressful or pressured work environment Ability to recognise personal risk Desirable Previous healthcare experience, particularly within therapy Able to participate in manual handling of patients and equipment where necessary Experience of liaising with other agencies Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 2 GCSE (4-9) / C - A0 or equivalent in English and Maths Desirable Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent Experience Essential Previous experience demonstrating resilience in a stressful or pressured work environment Ability to recognise personal risk Desirable Previous healthcare experience, particularly within therapy Able to participate in manual handling of patients and equipment where necessary Experience of liaising with other agencies 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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Cosham PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)