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We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Technician to join our Therapy services department at University Hospital Southampton.

We are looking for people who thrive working in busy clinical environments and who want to support patients to regain, or maintain their independence, through therapeutic intervention. UHS is a fast-paced environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and delegation skills are needed to support safe and timely discharges.

What you’ll do
•    You will be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients with a wide range of needs, working alongside qualified therapists and other Therapy Technicians.
•    Work on the acute wards, supporting patients with mobility and self-care, which may include personal care and toileting.
•    Engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others, including students.
•    Participate in 7-day working pattern and bank holiday working, according to rosters.

We’re looking for someone who:
•    Demonstrates care and compassion.
•    Is comfortable working in an acute and busy ward environment, which may include intensive care.
•    Can stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 
•    Is happy working alone, as well as in a team.

Please check the person specification and ensure you can fulfil the following skills for this role:

Essential:
•    Proven experience of working with people who have a variety of physical conditions
•    Clear understanding of the role of a Therapy technician in the acute environment
•    Clear reasoning in application for wanting to work within UHS Therapy Services
•    Knowledge of NHS working
•    Basic IT skills for completion of data bases, electronic patient records
•    Awareness of professional boundaries and limitation of job role 
•    Able to manage working with bodily fluids and helping with personal care
Desirable
•    Previous employment in an acute NHS hospital setting

As we run a 7-day therapy service, flexibility is needed to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

As you will be part of the wider Therapy services department, you will be supported to develop your skills through in-service training and UHS opportunities.

We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.

PLEASE NOTE: 
•    Interviews will be held on 12th May, in person only, due to having a practical assessment, so please dress in smart and comfortable clothing for your interview. 
•    No virtual interviews will be offered, please do not apply if you cannot attend an interview in person in Southampton, England
•    We do not accept CV applications
•    If we receive a high volume of applications, this advert will close early.

We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have. 

We allocate area of work following interview, based on your skill set and the overall service need.

If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.