Job summary
This post is for a Band 3 Therapy Technician at UHCW NHS Trust. The role is within the Inpatient therapy teams. As part of this role there is an expectation that you will rotate between our Inpatient services. This includes, but is not limited to, our Medicine, Care of the Elderly and Surgery teams. The rotations will be for 1 year in each area.
Under the supervision of a Registered Therapist, the post holder will be expected to plan and prioritise own workload and contribute to the effective and efficient running of the therapy service. The post holder will work independently to assess, plan, and carry out activities with patients within their scope of practice. The post holder will assist in administration and clerical duties within the department and be involved in the training and development of students and other staff.
Main duties of the job
- To treat patients, following protocols that have been delegated to them e.g. walking aid assessments, progression of treatments, participating in planned group work, activities of daily living, personal care and individual activities as part of ongoing treatment. Only undertaking tasks that they have been trained to carry out
- To independently develop and provide exercise programmes for individual patients, with the guidance of a registered therapist where appropriate
- To use knowledge and understanding of common physical, mental and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in service users. Respond by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Develops, manages and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers providing person-centred care
- Understands the different influences that impact on health outcomes for service -users and their families including health inequalities
- Understands the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and seeks support from a registered practitioner when a service user signals a desire to change their health behaviour.
- To undertake initial screening of patients to inform the OT / Physio in prioritising and allocating cases.
- Understands the importance of adhering to codes of practice, clinical procedures and professional standards
- Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working and is able to define own duties and role
- Understands the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion
- Provides feedback on service user progress and condition, recognises the impact of support and interventions, and suggests ideas for improvement when developing, reviewing and evaluating care plans based on objective evidence and experience.
- Uses knowledge and understanding of common physical, mental and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in service users. Responds by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.
- Ensures safe and effective use of equipment by service users, carers and family members, including fitting demonstration, and teaching of safe and appropriate use. Ensures equipment is safe.
- Keeps complete, clear, accurate and timely records, utilising digital platforms as required
- Communicates effectively through a variety of methods including the use of interpersonal, written
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Develops, manages and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers providing person-centred care
- Understands the different influences that impact on health outcomes for service -users and their families including health inequalities
- Understands the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and seeks support from a registered practitioner when a service user signals a desire to change their health behaviour.
- To undertake initial screening of patients to inform the OT / Physio in prioritising and allocating cases.
- Understands the importance of adhering to codes of practice, clinical procedures and professional standards
- Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working and is able to define own duties and role
- Understands the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion
- Provides feedback on service user progress and condition, recognises the impact of support and interventions, and suggests ideas for improvement when developing, reviewing and evaluating care plans based on objective evidence and experience.
- Uses knowledge and understanding of common physical, mental and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in service users. Responds by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.
- Ensures safe and effective use of equipment by service users, carers and family members, including fitting demonstration, and teaching of safe and appropriate use. Ensures equipment is safe.
- Keeps complete, clear, accurate and timely records, utilising digital platforms as required
- Communicates effectively through a variety of methods including the use of interpersonal, written
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
