A band 2 Therapy Technician post on the acute neuro-rehabilitation therapy service at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based on Thomas Young Ward, a 10-bed level 1 rehabilitation unit. The post supports qualified occupational therapists and physiotherapists with one-to-one and group sessions for patients with neurological injuries, alongside admin tasks and equipment loans. It is permanent and includes rostered weekends within a seven-day service.
What the job involves
- Deliver one-to-one and group sessions to patients with neurological injuries, working alongside occupational therapists and physiotherapists
- Provide occupational therapy and physiotherapy technician sessions
- Assist with administrative tasks
- Maintain the equipment loans system
- Gather information to support patient care
- Promote the best quality of patient care
- Take responsibility for the health, security and welfare of yourself and others, and comply with health and safety regulations
- Keep patient information confidential, releasing it only as the Data Protection Act permits
- Work in line with the Trust's equality, diversity and inclusion policy
- Keep skills up to date and follow Trust policies and professional codes of conduct
- Undertake other duties consistent with the grade and the needs of the service
Qualifications
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills suitable for the role, gained through education, training, work experience or other relevant experience
Experience
- Experience of working in a person-facing job, with examples
- Experience of working in a team, with examples
Skills & knowledge
- Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication
- Basic computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word or equivalent)
- Good organisation, including time management, prioritisation and record keeping
- Following systems and procedures, with flexibility, problem solving and seeking help when needed
- Safely undertaking the physical elements of the role, including manual handling, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate
- Using problem solving to teach practical skills to people
Other
- Basic awareness of how disability and social issues affect people
- Maintaining patient confidentiality in line with policy
- Basic understanding of the role of the therapy technician
- Professional conduct in line with Trust policies
Nice to have
- First Aid training
- Completed care certificate
- Administrative experience, such as stock ordering or taking phone messages
- Knowledge of MDT members and their roles
- Previous health or social care experience
- Previous experience working with people with disabilities
- Using initiative to address own learning needs and reflect on own performance
- Basic knowledge of how healthcare is delivered in the NHS
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
