Therapy Technician – acute wards

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Technician to work on acute adult wards, supporting therapists and a large therapy services department. You will manage your own caseload, assist with discharge planning and contribute to a busy, 7-day service in Southampton.

You will assess patients, provide treatment, and help with mobility, personal care and equipment fitting. Training and development are available within a large, multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with people who have a variety of physical conditions.
• Clear understanding of the role of a Therapy technician in the acute environment.
• Knowledge of NHS working practices.
• Basic IT skills for databases and electronic patient records.
• Ability to manage bodily fluids and assist with personal care incl. toileting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with a wide range of needs alongside qualified therapists and other Therapy Technicians.
• On acute wards, support patients with mobility and self-care, including personal care.
• Engage in training and development opportunities, including students.
• Support 7-day working pattern and bank holiday rosters.

Skills

Care and compassion

Acute ward experience

Decision making

Team player

Communication

IT literacy

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Hours: Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 188-CL010926

Site: CS Therapies MSK

Town: Southampton

Closing: 11/09/2026

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Therapy Technician – acute wards

Contract Type: Permanent

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Technician to work as part of our large Therapy services department at University Hospital Southampton.

Working on the acute adult wards, working alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other therapy support staff. The postholder will have their own caseload of patients and support proactive and timely discharges.

The work involves assessing and treating patients, preparing them for home, and includes manual handling, personal care of patients, and fitting of equipment.

You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.

This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

We are looking for people who thrive working in busy clinical environments and who want to support patients to regain, or maintain their independence, through therapeutic intervention. UHS is a fast‑paced environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and delegation skills are needed to support safe and timely discharges.

What you’ll do

• You will be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients with a wide range of needs, working alongside qualified therapists and other Therapy Technicians.
• Work on the acute wards, supporting patients with mobility and self-care, which may include personal care and toileting.
• Engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others, including students.
• Participate in 7-day working pattern and bank holiday working, according to rosters.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates care and compassion.
• Is comfortable working in an acute and busy ward environment, which may include intensive care.
• Can stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Is happy working alone, as well as in a team.

As well as the person specification we are looking for people with the following skills and knowledge needed to undertake this role:

Essential:

• Proven experience of working with people who have a variety of physical conditions
• Clear understanding of the role of a Therapy technician in the acute environment
• Clear reasoning, in application, for wanting to work within UHS Therapy Services
• Knowledge of NHS working
• Basic IT skills for completion of data bases, electronic patient records
• Awareness of professional boundaries and limitation of job role
• Able to manage working with bodily fluids and helping with personal care, including toiletting

Desirable

• Previous employment in an acute NHS hospital setting
• Experience working in the NHS

As we run a 7-day therapy service, flexibility is needed to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

As you will be part of the wider Therapy services department, you will be supported to develop your skills through in-service training and UHS opportunities. We offer yearly Therapy apprenticeship opportunities as part of our B3 staff development, through an application process.

PLEASE NOTE

• Interviews will be held on Mon 28th Sept, in person only, due to having a practical assessment, so please dress in smart and comfortable clothing for your interview.
• No virtual interviews will be offered, please do not apply if you cannot attend an interview in person in Southampton, England
• We do not accept CV applications
• If we receive a high volume of suitable applications, this advert will close early.
• This advert includes permanent and fixed term opportunities and successful candidates may be put on a reserve list for a similar role.
• We allocate area of work following interview, based on your skill set and the overall service need.

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