Senior Therapy Technical Instructor

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a Therapy Technician to work with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists on the Fragility Fracture ward in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves managing a patient caseload autonomously under supervision and helping with discharge planning through mobility progression and functional assessments.

This static role offers development within a specialised area, a seven-day service including weekends, and opportunities to support the MDT

Qualifications

• Manage and prioritise own patient caseload autonomously under supervision.
• Facilitate discharge planning through mobility progression and functional assessments.
• Provide cognitive assessments under supervision of Occupational Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously managing and prioritising own patient caseload under the supervision of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
• Facilitation of discharge planning through mobility progression, functional assessments where appropriate, and identify the need for and issue equipment.
• Carry out Cognitive assessments under the supervision of Occupational Therapists.
• Provide support and supervision to B3 Therapy Technicians, Apprentices and Students.
• Provide education to the wider Multi-disciplinary Team.
• Support with data collection and audit to facilitate and improve service delivery.

Job description

All Therapy Technicians are trained to have dual competencies in both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The post holder will work closely with the Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Multidisciplinary team, to ensure patients receive timely interventions and safe supported discharge from hospital.

• To work autonomously managing and prioritising own patient caseload under the supervision of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
• Facilitation of discharge planning through mobility progression, functional assessments where appropriate, and identify the need for and issue equipment.
• To carry out Cognitive assessments under the supervision of Occupational Therapists.
• To provide support and supervision to B3 Therapy Technicians, Apprentices and Students.
• To provide education to the wider Multi-disciplinary Team.
• Support with data collection and audit to facilitate and improve service delivery.

Whilst this is a Static Role on the Fragility Fracture ward the Trust is committed to the provision of a 7 day service. Applicants to this post wouldbe expected to participate in a 7-day working rota including working weekends. Therapy is provided until 6pm Monday - Friday, so this role wouldalso include working extended hours on a rota. You will complete competencies and experience working in other areas within the trust including: Trauma, Elective, Neurosurgery, ARTU, CT and Paediatrics.

We are looking for a dedicated individual to support the delivery of high quality care and rehabilitation for patients recovering from fragilityfractures. This static position will give you the opportunity to develop skills and experience within a specialised area, working alongsideexperienced Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy technicians.

The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park. Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.