Job summary
We are looking for a skilled Therapy Technician to join our dynamic inpatient therapy team at St. Michael's Hospital, Hayle. If you already have experience of working in an Acute Therapy team, either Occupational therapy or Physiotherapy, we are keen are to hear from you.
The role is part time, working 3 days per week. Ideally, you will be available Wednesday to Friday, but this can be discussed. You will also be part of the weekend rota, for which time off in lieu will be given.
The post covers an adult elective orthopaedic caseload across two in-patient wards and the pre-admission clinic, which is telephone based. We also undertake daily pre-operative Joint Schools which would form part of this role. On occasion you may also be expected to carry out home visits.
You will need to have experience working in a Therapy environment, as well as an NVQ Level IIl in Health Care. You will need to be able to work independently without direct supervision within the bounds of the Therapy Technician role, as well as taking instruction from qualified members of the team. You will also need to have good time management, prioritisation skills, and the ability to use your own initiative in the completion of tasks.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the development of Therapy Services by supporting Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients and the day-to-day running of the therapy environment.
To accept patients referred by a Therapist, and carry as own patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols, monitoring patient progression, make alterations (within protocols and scope of practice) to patient treatment programmes as required.
Work unsupervised regularly, reporting back patient progress and informing the therapist of any problems.
For a defined and delegated group of patients - to undertake the assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills. To use clinical reasoning, and utilise a range of assessment and treatment skills and options to formulate treatment programmes.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent.
- NVQ Level lll or BTEC national diploma in appropriate area or equivalent relevant qualification such as or sports science / health related degree.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study, e.g. Anatomy and Physiology ITEC, Access to Occupational/ physiotherapy Therapy course etc.
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience of working in an acute healthcare setting.
- Significant experience of working as a Therapy technician/assistant
- Experience of managing an independent caseload
Desirable
- Experience of post-operative bracing, gait education and post-op exercise programs
Skills
Essential
- Computer skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent.
- NVQ Level lll or BTEC national diploma in appropriate area or equivalent relevant qualification such as or sports science / health related degree.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study, e.g. Anatomy and Physiology ITEC, Access to Occupational/ physiotherapy Therapy course etc.
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience of working in an acute healthcare setting.
- Significant experience of working as a Therapy technician/assistant
- Experience of managing an independent caseload
Desirable
- Experience of post-operative bracing, gait education and post-op exercise programs
Skills
Essential
- Computer skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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