Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Therapy Technician - Neurology

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Job summary

This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System

Organisations within scope are as follows:

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
Southern Health Foundation Trust
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton
Solent NHS Trust
South Central Ambulance Service
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Hampshire Hospitals

NHS Salary Band: Band 3

Salary: £10,270 - £10,954 per annum

Work Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham

Hours per week: Part time, 16 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd September 2024 (Please note: we may interview on receipt of application and the role may close before the closing date)

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our therapy team as a part time (16 hours) technician in our specialist neuro rehab ward at QAH. You will be assisting patients who have suffered life changing events (such as Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury) to recover as much independence and function as possible, under the guidance of a large multi disciplinary team.

The role encompasses physical and cognitive rehabilitation, you will also be expected to support in personal care needs when appropriate, as well as social rehabilitation and administrative tasks.

If you are someone who can show initiative and are perhaps thinking or embarking on a training as a health care professional this could be the role for you.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Date posted

09 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£10,270 to £10,954 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

REF979Z

Job locations

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the assessment and rehabilitation of patients.
To accept patients referred by a physiotherapist, and carry as own patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols monitoring patient progression making minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required.
Work unsupervised reporting back patient progress and informing physiotherapist of any problems.
Be responsible for non-professional duties in the provision of physiotherapy services within a designated clinical team.
Monitor and order stock, mobility aids, supplies for department or team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the assessment and rehabilitation of patients.
To accept patients referred by a physiotherapist, and carry as own patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols monitoring patient progression making minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required.
Work unsupervised reporting back patient progress and informing physiotherapist of any problems.
Be responsible for non-professional duties in the provision of physiotherapy services within a designated clinical team.
Monitor and order stock, mobility aids, supplies for department or team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE level or equivalent to demonstrate literacy, numerical and communication skills. Or NVQ III in relevant topics.

Experience

Essential

Experience in healthcare is beneficial, particularly in therapy, but not essential. We would prioritise individuals with good communication, social and motivational skills who are compassionate and can show initiative.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE level or equivalent to demonstrate literacy, numerical and communication skills. Or NVQ III in relevant topics.

Experience

Essential

Experience in healthcare is beneficial, particularly in therapy, but not essential. We would prioritise individuals with good communication, social and motivational skills who are compassionate and can show initiative.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.