Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Therapy Technician to join our Paediatric Therapy Team. This post includes working with children of all ages, and their families, both for inpatients and outpatients. You will work closely with the therapists and wider MDT across multiple specialities, carrying out therapeutic interventions either 1-1 or in groups. This may include gait practice, fitting orthotics, fitting and using equipment, discharge planning, gym sessions, hydrotherapy, and practice of daily living activities, such as washing and dressing. This role is largely patient facing, however also aids the patient pathways by monitoring stock, undertaking admin and data tasks, and other departmental responsibilities.
Main duties summary:o Support the qualified therapists with treatment of a wide range of patients.o Deal with patients who are acutely unwell, need help with personal care, including toileting, plus walking and undertaking everyday tasks.o Manage a simple caseload of your own as part of B4 responsibilities.o Support patients with personal care, e.g., toileting, washing, dressing and assist with chest clearance techniques.o Engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others, including students.o Participate in a 7-day working pattern, and Bank Holiday working, according to roster.o Administration and data collection.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The paediatric therapy department is a 30 strong combined Paediatric Occupational and Physiotherapy Therapy team with highly experienced staff in multiple subspecialty areas benefitting from support, knowledge, and skills within the wider Therapy services department of over 260wte staff and close links with networks and community providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What were looking for:We are looking for an enthusiastic, fun, and diligent person with a desire to work with children across the subspecialties of paediatrics to help with therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation.
To meet the above you need: Good communication skills are key to enable close working relationships alongside a team of highly skilled Paediatric Physiotherapists /Occupational Therapists / Band 3 therapy technicians. To build a good rapport with the children and their families/ carers to encourage participation and will be working with children with a wide range of presenting conditions including orthopaedic, respiratory, neurological, and developmental needs. To adapt their communication to meet the childs, family and MDT needs. Confidence to work in different environments including being water confident, physically fit and able to work with children with complex needs within different equipment and positions including on the floor, hydrotherapy and be able to manual handle accordingly. A skill set including basic IT skills to enable completion of data bases, use of electronic patient records, and electronic booking and outcoming systems. Confident to work in different environments including being water confident, able to work with children with complex needs within different equipment and positions, including on the floor, in hydrotherapy and be able to manual handle accordingly. Able to work under pressure, problem solve and prioritise tasks, be self-motivated and can work on your own, and alongside other staff. Aware of professional boundaries and limitation of job role, identify changes in clinical presentation and be able to escalate concerns appropriately. Experience working in challenging and emotive situations with active coping strategies and resilience, dealing with acutely unwell patients Proven experience of working with children and young people who have a variety of physical and cognitive impairments. Experience of working as therapy technician / assistant, or equivalent experience working within a healthcare setting, i.e paediatric HCA or health play specialist, or education setting, Level 3 (or equivalent) in health or social care setting, or higher level study with proven clinical experience in health or social care are essential.
What we can offer you: Access to a range of educational opportunities internally and externally. As part of a large teaching hospital, there will be training opportunities to develop your skills. Support to undertake quality improvement initiatives and audit. To be a part of a large acute Therapy services department of over 300 staff (260 wte) made up of OTs, Physios and Therapy support staff.
This unique post involves working with children of all ages accessing the Childrens Hospital both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
The Childrens Hospital is one of the 10 largest Childrens Hospitals within the UK, and located within University Hospital Southampton, which is a large regional teaching hospital with links to the University and Wellcome Trust research facility. We have a vast range of Paediatric specialities including major trauma, limb deformity management, spinal surgery, hand surgery, neurosurgery, neurorehabilitation, neonates, and cardiology - plus a level 3 PICU.
Paediatric therapy team philosophy:
We strongly believe in team working in a happy working environment. Workloads are shared and communication/ support is strongly encouraged. We are mutually responsible for the service and its development and expect everyone to carry a certain level of responsibility for this.
There are opportunities for being involved with service development, assisting in audit, education, and teaching.
If you would like some more information about the post, would like to discuss out opportunities, please contact us.
We allocate area of work following interview, based on your skill set and the overall service need.
We look forward to meeting you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What were looking for:We are looking for an enthusiastic, fun, and diligent person with a desire to work with children across the subspecialties of paediatrics to help with therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation.
To meet the above you need: Good communication skills are key to enable close working relationships alongside a team of highly skilled Paediatric Physiotherapists /Occupational Therapists / Band 3 therapy technicians. To build a good rapport with the children and their families/ carers to encourage participation and will be working with children with a wide range of presenting conditions including orthopaedic, respiratory, neurological, and developmental needs. To adapt their communication to meet the childs, family and MDT needs. Confidence to work in different environments including being water confident, physically fit and able to work with children with complex needs within different equipment and positions including on the floor, hydrotherapy and be able to manual handle accordingly. A skill set including basic IT skills to enable completion of data bases, use of electronic patient records, and electronic booking and outcoming systems. Confident to work in different environments including being water confident, able to work with children with complex needs within different equipment and positions, including on the floor, in hydrotherapy and be able to manual handle accordingly. Able to work under pressure, problem solve and prioritise tasks, be self-motivated and can work on your own, and alongside other staff. Aware of professional boundaries and limitation of job role, identify changes in clinical presentation and be able to escalate concerns appropriately. Experience working in challenging and emotive situations with active coping strategies and resilience, dealing with acutely unwell patients Proven experience of working with children and young people who have a variety of physical and cognitive impairments. Experience of working as therapy technician / assistant, or equivalent experience working within a healthcare setting, i.e paediatric HCA or health play specialist, or education setting, Level 3 (or equivalent) in health or social care setting, or higher level study with proven clinical experience in health or social care are essential.
What we can offer you: Access to a range of educational opportunities internally and externally. As part of a large teaching hospital, there will be training opportunities to develop your skills. Support to undertake quality improvement initiatives and audit. To be a part of a large acute Therapy services department of over 300 staff (260 wte) made up of OTs, Physios and Therapy support staff.
This unique post involves working with children of all ages accessing the Childrens Hospital both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
The Childrens Hospital is one of the 10 largest Childrens Hospitals within the UK, and located within University Hospital Southampton, which is a large regional teaching hospital with links to the University and Wellcome Trust research facility. We have a vast range of Paediatric specialities including major trauma, limb deformity management, spinal surgery, hand surgery, neurosurgery, neurorehabilitation, neonates, and cardiology - plus a level 3 PICU.
Paediatric therapy team philosophy:
We strongly believe in team working in a happy working environment. Workloads are shared and communication/ support is strongly encouraged. We are mutually responsible for the service and its development and expect everyone to carry a certain level of responsibility for this.
There are opportunities for being involved with service development, assisting in audit, education, and teaching.
If you would like some more information about the post, would like to discuss out opportunities, please contact us.
We allocate area of work following interview, based on your skill set and the overall service need.
We look forward to meeting you.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a health or social care subject OR higher-level study at level 4 or above with proven experience working within a clinical health or social care setting
Desirable
- Foundation degree or equivalent
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Recent experience as an OT/PT technician/assistant or equivalent experience working in a healthcare, education or customer facing setting
- Experience of working with people who have a variety of physical conditions
- Experience of working in a constantly changing environment
Desirable
- Experience working in an acute hospital
- Experience of fitting a range of equipment
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a health or social care subject OR higher-level study at level 4 or above with proven experience working within a clinical health or social care setting
Desirable
- Foundation degree or equivalent
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Recent experience as an OT/PT technician/assistant or equivalent experience working in a healthcare, education or customer facing setting
- Experience of working with people who have a variety of physical conditions
- Experience of working in a constantly changing environment
Desirable
- Experience working in an acute hospital
- Experience of fitting a range of equipment
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
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).
