Therapy Technician

St Catherine’s Hospice; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospice organization is seeking a Therapy Technician to provide therapeutic support and enhance the wellbeing of patients. The role involves working closely with experienced Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, offering both group-based interventions and one-to-one support. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, good communication skills, and a commitment to patient care, making this a deeply rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake internal and external training specific to the role.
• Access to a vehicle.
• Experience of working in a Health Care Setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support to enhance patients' wellbeing.
• Support patients through tailored therapeutic activities.
• Work within Hospice Therapy Team alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

Skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Demonstrate empathy for patients needs

Good written and verbal communication skills

Proficient IT skills including Microsoft

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in health or therapeutic care

Some experience or a qualification in a health or social care setting

Job description

Please apply for this vacancy via the St Catherines Hospice Website where you can find a detailed Job Description.

Please copy and paste the information below into your search engine and this will take you directly to this vacancy on our website:

https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=1eacaccc-9180-4ad3-baa7-651904f6ef54

Main duties of the job

Would you find it rewarding to provide therapeutic support and make a difference when it matters most? Then our Therapy Technician role might be for you!

This is a deeply rewarding opportunity to work within our Hospice Therapy Team, alongside experienced Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

About us

When you join St Catherines, youll be joining a supportive team all working towards abig ambition: to help everyone face death informed, supported and pain free. If that sounds like something youd find fulfilling, please apply today.

Job responsibilities

The role offers a rich and varied experience, combining both group-based interventions and one-to-one support for patients.

You will play a key part in enhancing patients' wellbeing, supporting them through tailored therapeutic activities that promote comfort, independence, and quality of life.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Valid driving licence
• Some experience or a qualification in a health or social care setting
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in health or therapeutic care or willingness to work towards
• Access to a vehicle

Attitude and Behaviours

• Demonstrate empathy for patients needs regarding privacy, dignity and cultural beliefs
• Willing to undertake internal and external training specific to the role
• Demonstrates commitment to St Catherines vison and values

Experience

• Evidence of meeting the care needs of an individual.
• Awareness of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy role
• Awareness of confidentiality
• Awareness of Health and Safety
• Able to establish rapport with staff, patients, relatives, and carers
• Able to carry out instructions and delegated work
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft
• Experience of working with family and carers
• Experience of working in a Health Care Setting
• Experience of working within a Therapy Team
• Experience of working in the NHS/Care Service.
• Experience of working in Palliative Care
• Knowledge of Therapy equipment provision to assist daily activities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.