Therapy Technician, Trauma and Orthopaedics
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
The Trauma and Orthopaedic wards at Coventry Hospital, UHCW NHS Trust are looking for a Therapy Technician to join the established therapy team.
UHCW is a Major Trauma Centre, which specialises in the treatment and recovery of patients who have experienced complex injuries. The Trauma and Orthopaedic wards look after patients who have injuries to their bones, as well as other conditions such as head injuries.
The role of the Therapy Technician is to support these patients to optimise their recovery through activity and movement. This includes working with the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and the wider MDT.
If you are passionate about patient care and recovery, this may be the role for you.
Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a Registered Therapist, the post holder will be expected to:
* Treat patients, following protocols that have been delegated to them e.g. walking aid assessments, progression of treatments, participating in planned group work, activities of daily living, personal care, and individual activities as part of ongoing treatment.
* Independently develop and provide exercise programmes for individual patients, with the guidance of a registered therapist where appropriate.
* Use knowledge and understanding of common physical, mental, and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in service users and respond by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.
We have a fabulous knowledge and skills programme and support networks in place to enhance your skills and ensure you are confident within the role.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high-quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential, and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.
Job responsibilities
* Understands the different influences that impact health outcomes for service users and their families, including health inequalities.
* Understands the aims and principles of health promotion, protection, and improvement and seeks support from a registered practitioner when a service user signals a desire to change their health behaviour.
* To undertake initial screening of patients to inform the OT / Physio in prioritising and allocating cases.
* Understands the importance of adhering to codes of practice, clinical procedures, and professional standards.
* Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working and can define own duties and role.
* Understands the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion.
* Provides feedback on service user progress and condition, recognises the impact of support and interventions, and suggests ideas for improvement when developing, reviewing, and evaluating care plans based on objective evidence and experience.
* Ensures safe and effective use of equipment by service users, carers, and family members, including fitting demonstration and teaching of safe and appropriate use.
* Keeps complete, clear, accurate, and timely records, utilising digital platforms as required.
* Communicates effectively through a variety of methods including interpersonal, written, verbal, and non-verbal skills.
* Reports any incidents, accidents, or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action as necessary.
* Following qualified therapists' instructions or as part of protocol, to continue/commence treatments.
* To maintain the department and equipment in a clean and orderly manner, bringing to the notice of relevant people anything that is damaged/worn.
* To ensure that areas are well maintained and comply with health and safety guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
* To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance.
Person Specification
Qualification /Training
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills & Abilities
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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.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata
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