Rotational Therapy Technician – Inpatient Rehab Across Units

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Band 3 Therapy Technician for a rotational post across inpatient therapy teams. The role involves supporting patients in their recovery, working with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and therapy assistants to promote independence and timely discharges.

Rotations will last one year in each clinical area, including Stroke, Care of the Elderly, Neuroscience and Surgery/Severe Intestinal Failure.

Responsibilities

• 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
• To independently develop and provide exercise programmes for individual patients, with the guidance of a registered therapist where appropriate
• To use knowledge and understanding of common physical, mental and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in patients. Respond by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner
• Equipment cleaning, stock management and maintenance

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Band 3 Therapy Technician for a rotational post across inpatient therapy teams. The role involves supporting patients in their recovery, working with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and therapy assistants to promote independence and timely discharges.

Rotations will last one year in each clinical area, including Stroke, Care of the Elderly, Neuroscience and Surgery/Severe Intestinal Failure.