Therapy Technician

1 month ago

Stanmore, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Occupational Therapy team in the London Spinal Cord Injury Centre at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. As a Therapy Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our team of Occupational Therapists to provide clinical and administrative technical support in the London Spinal Cord Injury Centre.

Main Duties of the Job

The postholder will fulfill an essential role in the smooth running of the team through management of therapeutic stock levels as well as providing guided hands-on therapy. You will be responsible for providing specific, clinical and technical, skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of Adults and Children admitted under Spinal Injuries Unit.

About Us

You will be joining the Team of 9 Occupational Therapy staff on LSCIC and will be one of two technicians fulfilling this role. We are a dynamic and supportive team, committed to providing high-quality care to our patients.

Job Responsibilities
  • To provide specific, clinical and technical, skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of Adults and Children admitted under Spinal Injuries Unit.
  • To provide administrative support as defined by the team, as appropriate to own level of experience.
  • To follow a structured induction and a suitable period of training to meet competency levels. Assess and carry out Therapy Interventions with guidance from qualified Therapy Staff.
  • To assist with the teaching and supervision of exercises and functional activities, individually and in groups, and provide feedback to the multidisciplinary team on patients' progress.
  • To organise and maintain stocks of specialist equipment, including wheelchairs, along with other regular duties to ensure the smooth running of the department.
  • To participate in regular supervision, IPR and other one-off projects as delegated by Senior Staff.
  • To supply patients requiring walking aids/equipment, instructing patients on their safe use.
Person Specification

Qualifications

  • Essential
    • Basic written and spoken English.
    • Basic numeracy.
    • Educated to secondary school level or equivalent GCSE in English and Mathematics.
  • Desirable
    • In-service training in care work.
    • NVQ (Care) Level 2/3.

Experience

  • Essential
    • Worked in a team.
    • Worked with customers/clients.
    • Well-intentioned reasons for working at RNOH.
  • Desirable
    • Worked in a Therapies department.
    • Worked in a rehabilitation setting.
    • Worked with people with disabilities.
    • Experience of demonstrating, structuring and explaining tasks to others.
    • Experience of leading a group.

Skills

  • Essential
    • Able to organise own time effectively and prioritise workload.
    • Able to plan ahead re: resources.
    • Able to communicate with a variety of people.
    • Able to handle equipment within Health & Safety guidelines.
    • Able to assess risk in relation to field of activity and identify necessary intervention to minimise risk factors.
    • Able to present information, oral and written; in a clear, concise and logical manner.
    • Able to take a common sense approach to problem solving, using initiative and creativity.
    • Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
    • Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, use good communication skills.
    • Good telephone manner.
    • Basic IT skills - competence in email, internet searches, basic word processing and spreadsheets
    • Able to teach new skills at an individual and group level.
  • Desirable
    • Interest in sporting activities/exercise.
    • Able to discuss patient's personal information clearly and sensitively.
    • Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
    • Able to fit and demonstrate basic adaptive equipment and mobility aids, raised toilet seat, bathboard, helping hands and crutches.

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