Therapy Technician

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare organization in Bristol is seeking a Band 3 Therapy technician to join the Adult Therapy Services Department. This role involves supporting patients recovering from cardiac procedures and contributing to a supportive multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess excellent communication and time management skills. Previous NHS experience is advantageous. The position offers flexible working arrangements and various benefits, including clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Joining a supportive and integrated team

Protected clinical supervision

Research opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within the NHS or a rehabilitation setting would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Look after patients in the Bristol Heart Institute after cardiac surgery.
• Work as an integral member of the Multi-disciplinary team.
• Support the delivery of effective treatment for patient recovery.
• Contribute to a Saturday service and bank holiday service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience of working as part of a team

Time management skills

Job description

Overview

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Adult Therapy Services Department in the Critical Care, Cardiac & Surgery Team as a Band 3 Therapy technician on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

Responsibilities

• look after patients in the Bristol Heart Institute, who have been admitted for cardiac surgery / cardiology procedures
• work as an integral member of the Multi disciplinary team
• join our large and inspirational Adult Therapies Service
• Support the delivery of effective treatment and rehabilitation plans to enable patients to recover from illness, injury or surgery and be safely discharged from hospital.
• Contribute to a Saturday service (one Saturday every 4 weeks, with a compensatory day off in the week) and a bank holiday service (2 bank holidays per year).

Qualifications

• The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, experience of working as part of a team, and great time management skills.
• Previous experience of working within the NHS or a rehabilitation setting would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Joining a supportive and integrated team
• Protected and regular Clinical supervision from a qualified OT and PT service development and QI projects
• IST / journal clubs / research opportunities

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.