Job summary
The Trauma and Orthopaedic wards at Coventry Hospital, UHCW NHS Trust are looking for a Therapy Technician to join the established therapy team.
UHCW is a Major Trauma Centre, which specialises in the treatment and recovery of patients who have experienced injuries complex injuries. The Trauma and Orthopaedic wards look after patients who have injuries to their bones, however may also have other conditions such as head injuries.
The role of the Therapy Technician is to support these patients to optimise their recovery through activity and movement. This includes working with the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and wider MDT.
If you are passionate about patient care and recovery, this may be the role for you.
Please contact us if you'd like to discuss the role further or arrange a site visit.
Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Understands the different influences that impact on health outcomes for service -users and their families including health inequalities
- Understands the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and seeks support from a registered practitioner when a service user signals a desire to change their health behaviour.
- To undertake initial screening of patients to inform the OT / Physio in prioritising and allocating cases.
- Understands the importance of adhering to codes of practice, clinical procedures and professional standards
- Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working and is able to define own duties and role
- Understands the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion
- Provides feedback on service user progress and condition, recognises the impact of support and interventions, and suggests ideas for improvement when developing, reviewing and evaluating care plans based on objective evidence and experience.
- Uses knowledge and understanding of common physical, mental and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in service users. Responds by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.
- Ensures safe and effective use of equipment by service users, carers and family members, including fitting demonstration, and teaching of safe and appropriate use. Ensures equipment is safe.
- Keeps complete, clear, accurate and timely records, utilising digital platforms as required
- Communicates effectively through a variety of methods including the use of interpersonal, written and verbal and non-verbal skills
- Reports any incidents, accidents or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action as necessary
- Following qualified therapists instructions or as part of protocol, to continue/commence treatments.
- To maintain the department and equipment in a clean and orderly manner, bringing to the notice of relevant people anything that is damaged/worn.
- To ensure that areas are well maintained and comply with health and safety guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Understands the different influences that impact on health outcomes for service -users and their families including health inequalities
- Understands the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and seeks support from a registered practitioner when a service user signals a desire to change their health behaviour.
- To undertake initial screening of patients to inform the OT / Physio in prioritising and allocating cases.
- Understands the importance of adhering to codes of practice, clinical procedures and professional standards
- Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working and is able to define own duties and role
- Understands the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion
- Provides feedback on service user progress and condition, recognises the impact of support and interventions, and suggests ideas for improvement when developing, reviewing and evaluating care plans based on objective evidence and experience.
- Uses knowledge and understanding of common physical, mental and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in service users. Responds by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.
- Ensures safe and effective use of equipment by service users, carers and family members, including fitting demonstration, and teaching of safe and appropriate use. Ensures equipment is safe.
- Keeps complete, clear, accurate and timely records, utilising digital platforms as required
- Communicates effectively through a variety of methods including the use of interpersonal, written and verbal and non-verbal skills
- Reports any incidents, accidents or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action as necessary
- Following qualified therapists instructions or as part of protocol, to continue/commence treatments.
- To maintain the department and equipment in a clean and orderly manner, bringing to the notice of relevant people anything that is damaged/worn.
- To ensure that areas are well maintained and comply with health and safety guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description
Person Specification
Qualification /Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification /Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
