Therapy Technician | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816.00 - £24,336.00 or Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 2AA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6342410/188-CLN0457 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Technician to work as part of our large Therapy services department at University Hospital Southampton. Working on the acute adult wards, including Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medicine and Elderly care (subject to change), 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.
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 290 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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.
What you’ll do
• You will be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients with a wide range of needs, working alongside qualified therapists and other Therapy Technicians.
• 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.
We’re looking for someone who:
• Demonstrates care and compassion.
• Is happy to help patients with their personal care, including toileting, washing and dressing
• Understands the acute and busy hospital environment.
• Is happy working alone, as well as in a team.
• 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 communicating effectively.
• Has IT skills, e.g. using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Can stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure, in a fast-paced environment.
• Has experience in managing challenging conversations.
Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying.
We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.
We allocate area of work following interview, based on your skill set and the overall service need.
PLEASE NOTE: AI-generated application forms may not be considered for shortlisting.
If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
This advert closes on Friday 7 Jun 2024