Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Therapy Technician - Orthopaedics

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Job summary

Welcome to Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust, where we have a wonderful opportunity for you to work as a Band 3 Therapy Technician within the Orthopaedic Team. These posts are integrated roles supporting both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide assessment and treatment for patients on the busy Trauma and Orthopaedic wards. This role cares for patients admitted following traumatic orthopaedic injuries such as hip and spinal fractures as well as elective orthopaedic surgery.

Main duties of the job

You need to enjoy team working and treating this population of patients. You need to be able to communicate clearly and demonstrate care with compassion. We work in a busy and sometimes highly pressured environment so a calm, professional approach is required. The post involves working as part of a 7-day working pattern, with a rough expectation of completing 1 weekend in 4.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Date posted

09 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1019O

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

As this is an integrated therapy technician role, this provides the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills across both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to provide holistic patient care, whilst being supported by expert clinicians and our own therapy practices educators, all with a wealth of experience. There is also the opportunity to attend external training days and courses as well as take part in an in-service training programme and complete the Trusts Care certificate.

You will be able to provide follow-up treatment to non-complex patients, including mobility progression and exercise provision, supported by the qualified team member, experiencing a range of Orthopaedic injuries such as fractured hips, poly-trauma, spinal injuries and elective joint replacements. You may also be required to deliver equipment to patients properties therefore being a car driver with you own car is desirable.

Key duties and expectations include:

Preoperative teaching and preparation to ensure a smooth and positive patient experience for elective surgery patients
Implementing goal achievement treatment plans
Supporting patients to achieve safe and efficient discharge plans
Teaching the safe use of walking aids and other functional aids and equipment

Work with the other Therapy Technicians to complete patient related administrative tasks including onward referrals and data inputting and stock replenishment.

Please do not hesitate to get in contact with us to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to meet us. Please contact our friendly administrative team on 02392 286141 who will happily direct your enquiries.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key duties and expectations include:

Preoperative teaching and preparation to ensure a smooth and positive patient experience for elective surgery patients
Implementing goal achievement treatment plans
Supporting patients to achieve safe and efficient discharge plans
Teaching the safe use of walking aids and other functional aids and equipment

Work with the other Therapy Technicians to complete patient related administrative tasks including onward referrals and data inputting and stock replenishment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths & English GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A*-C) OR Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths
Care Certificate - This should be completed within 3 months of joining the Trust

Desirable

Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

Previous healthcare experience, particularly within therapy
Experience of liaising with other agencies

Additional criteria

Essential

Self-resilient
Approachable and sensitive of the needs of others
Ability to recognise personal risk
Ability to handle stress/pressure of work
Ability to work safely under own initiative
Self-motivated
Able to use a computer keyboard
Ability to travel between sites and community settings
Knowledge of the underpinning philosophy of rehabilitation
An awareness of one's personal and professional limitations
Commitment to personal development
Understand the importance of patient confidentiality

Desirable

Able to participate in manual handling of patients and equipment where necessary
Understand the role of the therapy team within an acute Trust
Skilled in motivating others
Knowledge of health and social care issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths & English GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A*-C) OR Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths
Care Certificate - This should be completed within 3 months of joining the Trust

Desirable

Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

Previous healthcare experience, particularly within therapy
Experience of liaising with other agencies

Additional criteria

Essential

Self-resilient
Approachable and sensitive of the needs of others
Ability to recognise personal risk
Ability to handle stress/pressure of work
Ability to work safely under own initiative
Self-motivated
Able to use a computer keyboard
Ability to travel between sites and community settings
Knowledge of the underpinning philosophy of rehabilitation
An awareness of one's personal and professional limitations
Commitment to personal development
Understand the importance of patient confidentiality

Desirable

Able to participate in manual handling of patients and equipment where necessary
Understand the role of the therapy team within an acute Trust
Skilled in motivating others
Knowledge of health and social care issues

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.