Therapy Technician

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Hybrid role of Therapy Technician and Healthcare Assistant working in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital Southampton. The post holder will be supported by and work closely with the nursing and therapy staff to deliver care and rehabilitation needs of the patients on Neuro ICU.
Neurosciences Intensive Care is a 13-bedded unit in University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation trust, offering an integrated specialist regional service for neurosurgical and neurological patients admitted as either emergencies or elective patients for a population of over three million.
As a specialist unit situated within the Wessex Neurological Centre (a centre of excellence in the treatment of neurological disorders), we admit patients with a range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions, including multi trauma patients as Southampton is designated as a regional major trauma centre. We pride ourselves in the provision of exemplary standards of care, our patient outcomes and the support we provide to our patients, relatives and staff.
As a unit we actively participate in various research programmes and we also are have a team of Nurse Specialists who support the delivery of patient care.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
We are committed to providing both personal and professional development opportunities contributing to and supporting your career progression with an extremely proactive Critical Care Education Team. We offer a range of different development opportunities including in- house courses, formal and informal study days, competency based education, university accredited academic courses, all covering a variety of subject areas including; neurosciences, critical care, mentorship and leadership and other subject areas.
The work involves assessing and treating patients, will include manual handling, personal care of patients, and appropriate use of equipment.
You will work as part of a combined nursing and therapy team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.
You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of critical care teams supported by our therapy staff.
The care and rehabilitation needs are paramount to the positive outcomes for our patients. Rehabilitation can start during the acute stages of their critical care stay which prepares patients for their discharge to the ward environment. The post holder will work towards a competency based training with a willingness to learn and progress

Please refer the Job description for details