University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Senior Therapy Technical Instructor
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Visa Sponsorship
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Important Information for Applicants
To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not normally appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker, Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 4 AHP Support Worker/Technician roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust.
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated individual to support the delivery of high quality care and rehabilitation for patients recovering from fragility fractures. This static position will give you the opportunity to develop skills and experience within a specialised area, working alongside experienced Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy technicians.
All Therapy Technicians are trained to have dual competencies in both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The post holder will work closely with the Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Multidisciplinary team, to ensure patients receive timely interventions and safe supported discharge from hospital.
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Responsibilities
- To work autonomously managing and prioritising own patient caseload under the supervision of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
- Facilitation of discharge planning through mobility progression, functional assessments where appropriate, and identify the need for and issue equipment.
- To carry out Cognitive assessments under the supervision of Occupational Therapists.
- To provide support and supervision to B3 Therapy Technicians, Apprentices and Students.
- To provide education to the wider Multi-disciplinary Team.
- Support with data collection and audit to facilitate and improve service delivery.
Working Conditions
Whilst this is a Static Role on the Fragility Fracture ward the Trust is committed to the provision of a 7 day service. Applicants to this post would be expected to participate in a 7-day working rota including working weekends. Therapy is provided until 6pm Monday – Friday, so this role would also include working extended hours on a rota. You will complete competencies and experience working in other areas within the trust including: Trauma, Elective, Neurosurgery, ARTU, CT and Paediatrics.
About UHNM
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The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park.
Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.
Benefits
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Clare Johnson
- Job title: Interim Therapy Manager
- Email address: clare.johnson@uhnm.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01782 675341
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