Job summary
The post-holder will work under the supervision of a registered Therapist and will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation service for Outpatients with musculoskeletal conditions (MSK) at Weston General Hospital.
The post holder will deliver a defined range of activities within groups and 1-1 appointments, which will include an element of problemsolving and use of initiative. Overall responsibility for the therapy management of the patient remains with the registered Therapists.
This role includes non-clinical tasks, such as stock taking & ordering equipment, which are essential to the smooth running of the department. The core working hours are 08:30-16:00 the post holder may be required to contribute to late working or weekends.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, great time management skills and have relevant experience of working as part of a team. This will include an element of problem solving and use of initiative.
Technicians will need to be aware of and appropriately manage sensitive and /or complicated information related to patient's diagnosis or social situation. They will be able to carry out specific rehabilitation activities to improve core function skills such as balance, mobility, upper limb strength and function.
Understanding the role of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in an outpatient setting will be assessed at interview and experience of working in a healthcare setting is essential.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oBasic information technology skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level II in Health or Social Care or equivalent
- Maths and English GCSE grade C or equivalent
- Healthcare training either formal or informal
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in a healthcare setting e.g. Support worker in nursing / therapies (within the last twelve months).
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Therapy setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective written & verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate clear understanding of role & responsibility.
- Ability to work alone and on a 1 to1 basis
- Ability to use own initiative to problem solve within scope of role.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Credible and mature attitude
- Commitment to own professional development
- Committed to team working
- Proactive attitude
- Commitment to Trust values (Supportive, respectful, innovative and collaborative
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective listening skills
- Demonstrate ability for planning and prioritisation
- Demonstrate an awareness to & sensitivity to other team members.
- Ability to feedback information to members of the MDT within limits of role & responsibility.
- A basic knowledge of occupational therapy and physiotherapy
- Flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oBasic information technology skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level II in Health or Social Care or equivalent
- Maths and English GCSE grade C or equivalent
- Healthcare training either formal or informal
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in a healthcare setting e.g. Support worker in nursing / therapies (within the last twelve months).
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Therapy setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective written & verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate clear understanding of role & responsibility.
- Ability to work alone and on a 1 to1 basis
- Ability to use own initiative to problem solve within scope of role.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Credible and mature attitude
- Commitment to own professional development
- Committed to team working
- Proactive attitude
- Commitment to Trust values (Supportive, respectful, innovative and collaborative
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective listening skills
- Demonstrate ability for planning and prioritisation
- Demonstrate an awareness to & sensitivity to other team members.
- Ability to feedback information to members of the MDT within limits of role & responsibility.
- A basic knowledge of occupational therapy and physiotherapy
- Flexible approach to work
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 Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital Physiotherapy department
Grange Road, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
