Job summary
Have you already had some experience of working in healthcare, and want to 'step-up' and increase your autonomy? Do you want to help treat a designated caseload of patients, with supervision from qualified therapists?
Then look no further - we are currently looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic Band 3 Therapy Technician to join our Team!
You would join a Team of Therapy Technicians working with Physiotherapists in an inpatient setting on the wards at St George's Hospital in order to maximise patient's functional independence. The post is rotational and gives the opportunity to work in Cardiothoracic, Critical Care, Medicine and Renal/Surgery. You will also have the opportunity to work with other healthcare professionals such as Occupational Therapists. The role also requires assisting with administrative duties and 'housekeeping' (cleaning / ordering equipment etc)
Main duties of the job
The post is a permanent position with excellent development opportunities, offering annual rotations into different clinical areas. As such we are looking for an individual who is committed both to actively contributing to the service as well as embracing their own personal and professional development.
Applicants need to be flexible, reliable, demonstrate confidence in dealing with the public and possess excellent communication skills. You will need to be able to complete tasks delegated to you as well as have the ability to use your initiative and have excellent interpersonal skills. Good team work skills are essential as well as basic IT skills.
On-the-job training is provided.
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, and two health centres, St Johns Therapy Centre, and The Nelson Centre.
With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.
Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.
Anticipated Start Date: September 2022
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying. Applicants will only be short listed if they give examples of how they meet all the essential criteria. Interviews involve a practical component therefore applicants will need to be able to attend in person.
This post may close before the closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying. Applicants will only be short listed if they give examples of how they meet all the essential criteria. Interviews involve a practical component therefore applicants will need to be able to attend in person.
This post may close before the closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Literate
- Numeracy
- Knowledge of the role of Physiotherapy
Desirable
- NVQ 3
- Recognised qualification in an area related to post or equivalent life skill.
- ECDL
- First Aid
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public
- Previous experience of caring for people in or outside of work
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous experience as a therapy assistant
- Previous experience working with people with a disability
- Previous experience of working in health or social care setting
Skills
Essential
- Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills- i.e. word processing
- Good personal organisation skills/ time management
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Demonstrates the ability to manage own time and work flexibly
- Ability to follow instructions and problem solve
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day
- Good observation skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working and therapeutic relationships
- Ability to recognise and address own limitations
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic awareness of disability/social issues and impact on functional ability
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Demonstrates a knowledge of health care delivery
Desirable
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the role of the Multidisciplinary Team
Other
Essential
- Able to alter their working patterns to include working extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend working.
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Professional demeanour
- CRB clearance
- Driving License holder
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Literate
- Numeracy
- Knowledge of the role of Physiotherapy
Desirable
- NVQ 3
- Recognised qualification in an area related to post or equivalent life skill.
- ECDL
- First Aid
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public
- Previous experience of caring for people in or outside of work
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous experience as a therapy assistant
- Previous experience working with people with a disability
- Previous experience of working in health or social care setting
Skills
Essential
- Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills- i.e. word processing
- Good personal organisation skills/ time management
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Demonstrates the ability to manage own time and work flexibly
- Ability to follow instructions and problem solve
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day
- Good observation skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working and therapeutic relationships
- Ability to recognise and address own limitations
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic awareness of disability/social issues and impact on functional ability
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Demonstrates a knowledge of health care delivery
Desirable
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the role of the Multidisciplinary Team
Other
Essential
- Able to alter their working patterns to include working extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend working.
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Professional demeanour
- CRB clearance
- Driving License holder
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.
