Job overview

The Critical Illness Rehabilitation Team (CIRT) is looking for a Therapy Technician.  Are you interested in supporting the recovery of patients post-acute illness?  Do you wish to enhance the outcomes of patients through rehabilitation?  If so, this role may be for you.

CIRT provides input to patients within the Critical Care areas and then supports their transition onto the wards.  They provide early and structured rehabilitation to optimise recovery and prevent de-conditioning.

Please note that this is a part time role, which must have a minimum of 3 days per week covered.

If you have an interest in the role and would like to visit or discuss further, please contact us.

Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place on 19/02/2025.

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. Only undertaking tasks that they have been trained to carry out
• 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. 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.

Working for our organisation

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 – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

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. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.