Job summary
Do you want to develop new skills and increase your autonomy? An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Occupational Therapy technician to join the acute neurosciences Occupational Therapy team at St George's Hospital.
As a therapy technician you will have experience within the NHS and knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy. The post will involve working alongside qualified Occupational Therapists to provide direct patient intervention (both one to one and group sessions), assisting with administrative tasks, maintenance of equipment loans systems, information gathering and promotion of best quality patient care. A driving licence is useful, as you will assist the Occupational Therapist in visiting the patients' homes and be required to drive hospital cars.
We offer support, supervision, in house training and the opportunity to work in a dedicated and highly skilled therapy and multi-disciplinary team.
Applicants need to be flexible, reliable, demonstrate confidence in dealing with the public and possess excellent communication skills. They will need to be able to complete tasks delegated to them as well as have the ability to use their initiative. Good teamwork skills are essential as well as basic IT skills.
Please note that the 15hours/week will predominantly be worked between Monday-Friday. Exact working days can be discussed. The role does contribute to our regular weekend working service and has a frequency of +/-6 weeks.
Main duties of the job
The post involves working alongside qualified Occupational Therapists to provide direct patient intervention (both one to one and group sessions). These interventions include physical, sensory, cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation sessions.
The role also assists with administrative tasks such as maintenance of equipment loans systems, information gathering and promotion of best quality patient care.
The postholder contributes to the intensity of rehabilitation provided over seven days and will work rostered weekends within neurosciences.
About us
St George's Hospital is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research.
As one of only four Major Trauma Centre's in London, St. George's leads the South West London and Surrey Trauma network. St George's is also recognized as a leading provider of stroke services which includes a regional Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, Stroke Unit and TIA service.
An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Therapy technician to join the acute neurosciences service at St George's Hospital. The role is based within our acute Neurology service and is part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
We offer support, supervision, in house training and the opportunity to work in a dedicated and highly skilled therapy and multi-disciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of this role. Please ensure that your application clearly addresses all the essential criteria on the 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 refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of this role. Please ensure that your application clearly addresses all the essential criteria on the 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
- Literate
- Numeracy
- GCSE's / B Tech equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ 2
- Recognised qualification demonstrating ability to instruct, direct or guide
- ECDL
- First Aid
Experience
Essential
- Previous therapy experience (Band 2 Therapy Assistant)
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of assessing patients for disability equipment and instructing them in the proper and safe usage
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of data inputting
- Work in voluntary sector or community services for those with disability
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and therapists role within MDT
- Work with patients on a group basis
- Experience of administrative work e.g. photocopying, filing
Skills
Essential
- Recognise boundaries of own scope of practice and duty of care, seeking assistance as appropriate
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Evidence of being self-motivated
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to teach practical skills to patients
- Good observation skills
- Ability to follow and provide instructions
- Ability to follow systems and procedures
- Ability to use initiative in addressing own learning needs and appraise own performance
- Demonstrate commitment to life-long learning
- Willingness to work flexibly
Desirable
- Basic computer skills i.e. word processing
- Basic presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of proper and safe use of wheelchairs
- Demonstrates a knowledge of health care delivery
- Demonstrates knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist and occupational therapist.
- Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques
- Knowledge of the health and safety policies
- Demonstrates understanding of acute and sub-acute rehabilitation
Desirable
- Basic understanding of commonly used therapy and medical terms
- Knowledge of patient group
Other
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Professional demeanour
- Disclosure and Barring service clearance
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Literate
- Numeracy
- GCSE's / B Tech equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ 2
- Recognised qualification demonstrating ability to instruct, direct or guide
- ECDL
- First Aid
Experience
Essential
- Previous therapy experience (Band 2 Therapy Assistant)
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of assessing patients for disability equipment and instructing them in the proper and safe usage
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of data inputting
- Work in voluntary sector or community services for those with disability
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and therapists role within MDT
- Work with patients on a group basis
- Experience of administrative work e.g. photocopying, filing
Skills
Essential
- Recognise boundaries of own scope of practice and duty of care, seeking assistance as appropriate
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Evidence of being self-motivated
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to teach practical skills to patients
- Good observation skills
- Ability to follow and provide instructions
- Ability to follow systems and procedures
- Ability to use initiative in addressing own learning needs and appraise own performance
- Demonstrate commitment to life-long learning
- Willingness to work flexibly
Desirable
- Basic computer skills i.e. word processing
- Basic presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of proper and safe use of wheelchairs
- Demonstrates a knowledge of health care delivery
- Demonstrates knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist and occupational therapist.
- Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques
- Knowledge of the health and safety policies
- Demonstrates understanding of acute and sub-acute rehabilitation
Desirable
- Basic understanding of commonly used therapy and medical terms
- Knowledge of patient group
Other
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Professional demeanour
- Disclosure and Barring service clearance
Desirable
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
