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Advanced Therapy Technician - acute wards
The closing date is 17 July 2025
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Therapy Technician to work as part of our large Therapy services department at University Hospital Southampton. Working on the acute wards, alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other therapy support staff, the postholder will have their own caseload of patients and support proactive and timely discharges.
The work involves assessing and treating patients, preparing them for home, and includes manual handling, personal care of patients, and fitting of equipment.
You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.
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 300 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
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Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Therapy Technician to work as part of our large Therapy services department at University Hospital Southampton. Working on the acute wards, alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other therapy support staff, the postholder will have their own caseload of patients and support proactive and timely discharges.
The work involves assessing and treating patients, preparing them for home, and includes manual handling, personal care of patients, and fitting of equipment.
You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.
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 300 Therapy staff, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 4 diploma in a health or social care subject or equivalent level of experience
Knowledge and 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
* Experience working in an acute hospital
Values and behaviours
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a yearpa or pa pro rata
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