Therapy Technician - Neurology

at  Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Job Description

THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED WITHIN THE HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT NHS CARE SYSTEM

Organisations within scope are as follows:

• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
• Southern Health Foundation Trust
• Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
• University Hospital Southampton
• Solent NHS Trust
• South Central Ambulance Service
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust
• Hampshire Hospitals

NHS Salary Band: Band 3
Salary: £10,270 - £10,954 per annum
Work Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham
Hours per week: Part time, 16 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd September 2024 (Please note: we may interview on receipt of application and the role may close before the closing date)
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our therapy team as a part time (16hours) technician in our specialist neuro rehab ward at QAH. You will be assisting patients who have suffered life changing events (such as Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury) to recover as much independence and function as possible, under the guidance of a large multi disciplinary team.
The role encompasses physical and cognitive rehabilitation, you will also be expected to support in personal care needs when appropriate, as well as social rehabilitation and administrative tasks.
If you are someone who can show initiative and are perhaps thinking or embarking on a training as a health care professional this could be the role for you.

Main Duties:

• To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the assessment and rehabilitation of patients.
• To accept patients referred by a physiotherapist, and carry as own patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols monitoring patient progression making minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required.
• Work unsupervised reporting back patient progress and informing physiotherapist of any problems.
• Be responsible for non-professional duties in the provision of physiotherapy services within a designated clinical team.
• Monitor and order stock, mobility aids, supplies for department or team.

Qualifications
GCSE level or equivalent to demonstrate literacy, numerical and communication skills. Or NVQ III in relevant topics.
Experience in healthcare is beneficial, particularly in therapy, but not essential. We would prioritise individuals with good communication, social and motivational skills who are compassionate and can show initiative.
Additional Information
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs

• To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the assessment and rehabilitation of patients.
• To accept patients referred by a physiotherapist, and carry as own patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols monitoring patient progression making minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required.
• Work unsupervised reporting back patient progress and informing physiotherapist of any problems.
• Be responsible for non-professional duties in the provision of physiotherapy services within a designated clinical team.
• Monitor and order stock, mobility aids, supplies for department or team