About this role
Job summary
Are you enthusiastic about supporting others?
Do you strive to promote independence and engagement?
If you are passionate about patient care and recovery, this may be the role for you.
This post is for a Band 3 Therapy Technician at UHCW NHS Trust. The role is rotational within the inpatient therapy teams at the Coventry site. This includes, but is not limited to, our Stroke, Care of the Elderly, Neurosciences and Surgery teams. The rotations will be for 1 year in each clinical area.
If you are passionate about quality patient care, learning and developing your own skills and knowledge, and being part of an amazing team, then this may be the job for you! The role involves working collaboratively with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and fellow therapy support workers across inpatient settings, supporting patients in their journey through the Acute Trust, focusing on optimising recovery through rehabilitation, preventing deconditioning and supporting timely discharges.
Please note that interviews will be face to face due to a practical component. Please clearly indicate in your supporting statement that you can attend a face to face interview to aid shortlisting. Interviews will be held on 2nd-3rd September.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
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 patients. Respond by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner Equipment cleaning, stock management and maintenance
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 patients, families and carers providing person-centred care Understands the different influences that impact on health outcomes for patients 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 patient signals a desire to change their health behaviour. 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 patient 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 patients. Responds by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner. Ensures safe and effective use of equipment by patients, carers and family members, including fitting demonstration, and teaching of safe and appropriate use. Ensures equipment is safe, infection control compliant, and ordered in timely manner to support discharges.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oEducated to Grade C / 4 or above GCSE level/equivalent oBTEC/NVQ Level 3 in health or therapeutic care or willingness to undertake further qualifications
Desirable
oCare certificate o3 A Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Level 2 functional skills or willing to start within the first 6 months in post
Experience Essential
oExperience in health and/ or social care settings such as employment, work experience, volunteering placements or role delivering personal care oEvidence of team working experience
Desirable
oPrevious experience within or supporting a therapy-based team
Knowledge Essential
oAwareness of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy role oUnderstands the importance of adhering to codes of practice, clinical procedures and professional standards
Desirable
oAwareness of the role of a therapy technician in the NHS oAwareness of laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery
Skills Essential
oDemonstrates inclusion through interaction with individuals oDemonstrates person-centred care and support oAble to organise own work and complete in a timely manner oDemonstrates a flexible approach to changing work priorities oDemonstrates effective oral and written communication skills, and can establish effective rapport with staff, patients and visitors oAware of own limitations and seeks support as required from senior colleagues oGood observational skills oAbility to follow instructions and delegated work oComputer literate
Desirable
See supporting documentsoExperience in moving and handling oExperience in progressing patients independently within scope of practice
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)