Job summary
This is a permanent Therapies Technician Post based at a 10 bedded level 1 unit (Thomas Young Ward) at St George's Hospital. The post holder provides Occupational and Physiotherapy Technician sessions to patients in this clinical area with a range of psycho-social, physical and emotional problems including terminal illness, working in a rehabilitation setting.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
This post forms part of a highly specialist neuro rehabilitation service at a 10 bedded level 1 inpatient rehabilitation unit at St George's. The position is essential to meet the requirements of a very complex clinical caseload.
Therapy interventions provided are highly specialist reflecting level 1 rehabilitation and include physical, sensory, cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation interventions are completed as either 1:1 or group sessions. The postholder contributes to the intensity of rehabilitation provided.
Leadership/workforce management:
This post delivers activity in a service with clear specifications around intensity and specialism of rehabilitation as set out by NHS England over 7 days. Efficient and effective management of this highly complex caseload is required to not only optimise patient outcome but to also reduce length of stay in hospital and the costs of long-term care which can only be achieved through sufficient specialist staffing levels. Outcomes are recorded and compared nationally through the use of the UKROC.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
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. Please note the post may close before the closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
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. Please note the post may close before the closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2
- 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
- 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
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
- Basic computer skills i.e. word processing
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
Desirable
- NVQ 2
- 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
- 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
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
- Basic computer skills i.e. word processing
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.
