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The post-holder will work under the supervision of a registered Therapist and will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation service for Outpatients with musculoskeletal conditions (MSK) at Weston General Hospital.
The post holder will deliver a defined range of activities within groups and 1-1 appointments, which will include an element of problem solving and use of initiative. Overall responsibility for the therapy management of the patient remains with the registered Therapists.
This role includes non-clinical tasks, such as stock taking & ordering equipment, which are essential to the smooth running of the department. The core working hours are 08:30-16:00 the post holder may be required to contribute to late working or weekends.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, great time management skills and have relevant experience of working as part of a team. This will include an element of problem solving and use of initiative.
Technicians will need to be aware of and appropriately manage sensitive and /or complicated information related to patient’s diagnosis or social situation. They will be able to carry out specific rehabilitation activities to improve core function skills such as balance, mobility, upper limb strength and function.
Understanding the role of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in an outpatient setting will be assessed at interview and experience of working in a healthcare setting is essential.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.