Acute Therapy Technician - 7-Day Service

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Technician to work on acute adult wards, supporting therapists and a large therapy services department. You will manage your own caseload, assist with discharge planning and contribute to a busy, 7-day service in Southampton.

You will assess patients, provide treatment, and help with mobility, personal care and equipment fitting. Training and development are available within a large, multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with people who have a variety of physical conditions.
• Clear understanding of the role of a Therapy technician in the acute environment.
• Knowledge of NHS working practices.
• Basic IT skills for databases and electronic patient records.
• Ability to manage bodily fluids and assist with personal care incl. toileting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with a wide range of needs alongside qualified therapists and other Therapy Technicians.
• On acute wards, support patients with mobility and self-care, including personal care.
• Engage in training and development opportunities, including students.
• Support 7-day working pattern and bank holiday rosters.

Skills

Care and compassion

Acute ward experience

Decision making

Team player

Communication

IT literacy

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Technician to work on acute adult wards, supporting therapists and a large therapy services department. You will manage your own caseload, assist with discharge planning and contribute to a busy, 7-day service in Southampton.

You will assess patients, provide treatment, and help with mobility, personal care and equipment fitting. Training and development are available within a large, multi-disciplinary team.