Advanced Therapy Technician inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED FRI 18 OCT 2024

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 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.

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

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 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.

Were looking for someone who: Demonstrates care and compassion. Is happy to help patients with their personal care. Understands the acute and busy hospital environment.

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 Communicates a clear desire and reason to work at UHS 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.

We allocate area of work following interview, based on your skill set and the overall service need.

PLEASE NOTE: 1. Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying.2. We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.3. We appreciate people taking the time to write and submit applications, however using those written using AI or a computer system might not be considered.4. We do not accept CV applications.

If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email

We look forward to hearing from you.