Job Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Advanced Therapy Technician to support the continued work of the Proportionate Care Project (Single Handed Care) at the University Hospital Southampton. You will be working alongside our Occupational Therapist project manager to promote the Single Handed Care initiative. You will assist in identifying patients suitable for the Single Handed Care pathway and support in the roll out of education/training in the Trust and within the local system. You will develop your knowledge around Single Handed Care techniques and moving & handling. You will also work closely with Occupational Therapy students and support the development of an emerging evidence base.
This is an innovative role, offering a unique opportunity to develop clinical knowledge across a wide range of clinical wards.
We are looking for someone enthusiastic about service development and delivering the right care to support our patient’s needs for discharge.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. 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 over 290 wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff, so will have peer support available to you.
We run a 7-day therapy service so weekend working and bank holiday cover, on a roster basis, will be expected as part of your working hours.
About us
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job is based within the Therapies Department. It offers the opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive MDT environment to improve patient care and experience. It is a fast-paced environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and delegation skills are essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for networking, working with many organisations, including our community teams, our hospital transformation team and NHS England.You will be closely supported by the Single Handed Care team and the Project Lead. The role will include handling and analysing data to support the sustainability of this transformation project.
Essential skills for this role: Experience of working in the acute hospital setting Experience of working within a large MDT and communicating effectively Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Experience in Moving & Handling
Desirable skills for this role: Previous experience in service development Ability to stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure, in a fast-pacedenvironment Experience in managing challenging conversations Experience leading in-service training
Training and support can be offered to meet your learning requirements.
We appreciate people taking the time to write and submit applications, however using those written using AI or a computer system might not be considered.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Trust Values
Essential
- NVQ4 in a health or social care subject or equivalent level of experience
- Relevant experience working in a healthcare, education or customer facing setting
- Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge changes in the patient’s physical/psychological needs and manage as appropriate
Desirable
- Experience working in an acute hospital
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Time management
- Prioritisation
- Diplomacy
- Working autonomously
- Interpersonal skills
- Taking the initiative
- Teamwork
- Record keeping
- Emotional intelligence
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.
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).
Closing Date: 29 July 2024
