Advanced Therapy Technician – Early Mobilisation inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED
FRI 25 OCT 2024
Candidates should possess relevant experience in a healthcare setting, be adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Important qualities include compassion, the ability to maintain composure under pressure, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the job specifications and reach out with any questions prior to applying.
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Therapy Technician (B4) 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.
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.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
This role is specifically designed to support patients who are in, or have been in, either intensive care or a high-care ward environment, who are used to having high levels of supervision and need support stepping down onto the acute wards. These patients need guidance and support both physically and emotionally, as the main ward environments are quite different to what they have been used to, sometimes for long periods of time. This role is very rewarding as you are supporting them back to a daily routine, and includes manual handling, mobilising patients, helping with transfers, personal care, restoring function, supporting emotional wellbeing, assessing for and fitting equipment, both on the wards and for discharge home.
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.
What youll do Be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients who are on or stepping down from intensive care or high care wards. Support patients emotionally, and physically, as they adjust to a daily routine after time spent in intensive care or high care environment. Engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others, including students.
Were looking for someone who: Demonstrates care and compassion. Is comfortable working in an intensive care or high care environment. Can stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Is happy working alone, as well as in a team.
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. Experience helping others with their personal care: washing dressing and toileting needs. Has experience of working in a team and alone. Can stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in an intensive care environment Good written and verbal communication. Communicates a clear desire and reason to work within Therapies Has IT skills, e.g., using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description and person specification before applying. We encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.
As we have many different clinical areas for these roles, you will be allocated to a team after successful interviews. Please note all areas are working with adults, not children.
We look forward to hearing from you with any questions you may have about this role.
If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email
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