Senior Therapy Technician – Neuro Rehab & Mentorship

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a Senior Therapy Technical Instructor. This role requires dual competencies in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, working closely with qualified staff to ensure timely interventions for patients. Candidates should have a strong educational background and experience in a therapeutic environment. This position involves supervising junior staff and contributing to training programs, while ensuring effective assessments and interventions for cognitive patients.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Investment in staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience as a Therapies Technical Instructor.
• High level of background working in Therapies.
• Excellent organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, providing interventions under direction.
• Assess transfers and functional tasks.
• Supervise and mentor rotational therapy technicians.

Skills

Ability to assess patients with cognitive difficulties using standardised assessments and pathways

Education

GCSE English Grade C/4 and above

GCSE Maths Grade C/4 and above

Meets competency framework for Technical Instructor Band 3

GCSE Sciences Grade C/4 and above

Job description

A prominent NHS healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a Senior Therapy Technical Instructor. This role requires dual competencies in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, working closely with qualified staff to ensure timely interventions for patients. Candidates should have a strong educational background and experience in a therapeutic environment. This position involves supervising junior staff and contributing to training programs, while ensuring effective assessments and interventions for cognitive patients.