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Teitl cyflogwr
Advanced Therapy Technician
Band 4
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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
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
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.
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 290wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
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.
• 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.
• 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 within a large MDT 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.
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.
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 [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience working in an acute hospital
Skills and competencies
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Communication
- Time management
- Prioritisation
- Diplomacy
- Working autonomously
- Interpersonal skills
- Taking the initiative
- Teamwork
- Record keeping
- Emotional intelligence
Trust Values
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- David Spencer
- Teitl y swydd
- Physiotherapist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 02380 202125
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector