Therapy technician

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

  • To work as a proactive member of the team providing a high quality, efficient and effective service to patients.

  • To work autonomously, assuming responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery, working within a scope of practice under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner. To work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks and in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.

  • To work with patients predominantly in a ward environment providing assessment, rehabilitation, support and treatment programmes, undertaking home visits as appropriate. Working as a trusted assessor undertaking initial assessments and functional assessments as delegated by registered staff and supporting clinical staff with treatment and rehab input. To work within scope of competence.

  • To be proficient, knowledgeable, and competent in rehab and functional assessment. Educated to Foundation Degree, Level 5 NVQ in Health and Social Care or be able to evidence that they are working towards one of these qualifications. To continue to develop in the role through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge, and competences, to be determined by the needs of patients, the service and the team.

  • To have a vehicle for use for work purposes and have business insurance.

Main duties of the job

  1. Provide patient focused care, support and rehabilitation to patients on the ward to support the delivery of an agreed plan of care
  2. Undertake initial assessments of new patients as delegated by the registered staff
  3. Observe and report all changes in patients' condition to relevant professional, so that appropriate actions can be taken, recorded and acted upon.
  4. Demonstrate safe and effective moving and handling and positioning skills specific to patients' care.
  5. Demonstrate safe and effective skills in helping patients with basic splints, collars and adaptive equipment
  6. Demonstrate empathy and skill and effective communication in working with all patients
  7. Complete Band 4 core competencies within agreed time scale, up to a maximum of one year
  8. Record and report information in a timely and accurate manner, in line with policies and standards including statistical data
  9. Maintain good relationships with all members of the team and others who are involved in patient care, in order that the best quality of care can be delivered.
  10. Due to the nature of rehabilitation and support within this post there is a requirement for light physical effort, with frequent requirement for moderate physical effort over several long periods, plus occasional short termed intense physical effort due to the variable nature of individual rehabilitation plans
  11. The post involves driving, lone working and the possibility of exposure to unpleasant working conditions in patients' own homes.

About us

We are proud to offer a therapy technician vacancy at our new Heathlands Unit in Bracknell, delivering excellent rehabilitation support for our patients.

You will receive direct line management from a registered therapist who will support you to develop within the role, both in terms of confidence as well as competence, and access further training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and knowledge as appropriate. We have a strong culture of continued professional development within the service and provide training opportunities that enable you to specialise within your role and/or progress within the Trust as appropriate.

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,405 to £28,976 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-DV00299

Job locations

Heathlands Intermediate Care Unit

Crossfell

Bracknell

RG12 7RX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Communications and working relationships

  1. Maintain and foster positive relationships between all members of staff, supporting an integrated approach thus developing professionalism through the service

  1. Ensure good communication both verbally and via formal documentation with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Liaise with other health care professionals to promote patient wellbeing

  1. Attend meetings pertinent to your role and disseminate relevant information. Actively participate in working parties relevant to your role

  1. To maintain the high standards of the department by contributing towards individual and team objectives

  1. To attend and actively participate in team meetings and training

  1. To actively participate in appraisal and objective setting

  1. To maintain minimum training standards at all times

Health and Safety

  1. The organisation recognises and accepts its responsibility to provide a safe and healthy working environment for anyone on its premises

  1. As an employee you also have a duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and you are required to follow all relevant health and safety policies and procedures

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communications and working relationships

  1. Maintain and foster positive relationships between all members of staff, supporting an integrated approach thus developing professionalism through the service

  1. Ensure good communication both verbally and via formal documentation with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Liaise with other health care professionals to promote patient wellbeing

  1. Attend meetings pertinent to your role and disseminate relevant information. Actively participate in working parties relevant to your role

  1. To maintain the high standards of the department by contributing towards individual and team objectives

  1. To attend and actively participate in team meetings and training

  1. To actively participate in appraisal and objective setting

  1. To maintain minimum training standards at all times

Health and Safety

  1. The organisation recognises and accepts its responsibility to provide a safe and healthy working environment for anyone on its premises

  1. As an employee you also have a duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and you are required to follow all relevant health and safety policies and procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Foundation degree, NVQ Level 5 or evidence of working towards one of these qualifications, relevant to this role

Competencies

Essential

  • Previous experience undertaking assessments and rehab
  • Committed to increasing knowledge and developing skills

Desirable

  • Competency in performing baseline observations
  • Progression of patient treatment

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience as an HCA, Community Support Worker or Therapy Assistant

Desirable

  • Previous community experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Foundation degree, NVQ Level 5 or evidence of working towards one of these qualifications, relevant to this role

Competencies

Essential

  • Previous experience undertaking assessments and rehab
  • Committed to increasing knowledge and developing skills

Desirable

  • Competency in performing baseline observations
  • Progression of patient treatment

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience as an HCA, Community Support Worker or Therapy Assistant

Desirable

  • Previous community experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heathlands Intermediate Care Unit

Crossfell

Bracknell

RG12 7RX


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heathlands Intermediate Care Unit

Crossfell

Bracknell

RG12 7RX


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Unit Manager

Michelle Mueller

michelle.muller2@nhs.net

03006143931

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,405 to £28,976 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-DV00299

Job locations

Heathlands Intermediate Care Unit

Crossfell

Bracknell

RG12 7RX


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