University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Therapy Technician to work as part of our large Therapy services department at University Hospital Southampton. Working on the acute wards, alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other therapy support staff, the postholder will have their own caseload of patients and support proactive and timely discharges.
The work involves assessing and treating patients, preparing them for home, and includes manual handling, personal care of patients, and fitting of equipment.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Job responsibilities
You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
We are looking for people who thrive working in busy clinical environments and who want to support patients to regain, or maintain their independence, through therapeutic intervention. UHS is a fast-paced environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and delegation skills are needed to support safe and timely discharges.
You will be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients with a wide range of needs, working alongside qualified therapists. Engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others, including students. Participate in 7-day working pattern and bank holiday working, according to rosters.
Essential skills and qualifications
* Either has experience as an OT/PT technician/assistant, or equivalent experience working in a healthcare, education, or customer facing setting.
* Has the flexibility to participate in 7-day working pattern and bank holiday working, according to rosters.
* Has experience of working in a team and alone.
* Can stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Good written and verbal communication.
* Communicates a clear desire and reason to work within Therapies.
* Knowledge and understanding of NHS systems.
Desirable skills for this role
* Has IT skills, e.g., using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Each year we actively encourage our Therapy technicians to consider a therapy career and offer the opportunity to apply for an apprenticeship whilst working as a B4.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* NVQ4 in a health or social care subject or equivalent level of experience.
* Relevant experience working in a healthcare, education or customer facing setting.
* Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge changes in the patient's physical/psychological needs and manage as appropriate.
* Experience working in an acute hospital.
Skills and competencies
* Communication
* Time management
* Teamwork
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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
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