Therapy Technical Instructor

An exciting challenge has come to the Therapy Team here at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Technical Instructor to join our Early Mobilisation Project (EMP). This innovative team is an extension of the successful Intensive Care EMP team, which is helping transform and enhance the rehabilitation pathway of patients who are recovering from critical illness. ABOUT THE TEAM We are a large Foundation Trust and teaching hospital with many excellent regional centres, with a focus on improving patient services. The integrated Therapy Services Dept is a lively, friendly and dynamic department, which has over 280 staff, both qualified and unqualified. University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is a large teaching hospital and we strive to deliver a seamless service to its users, whilst actively promoting continuing professional development within the Therapy department. There are also many varied opportunities to participate in training and we will ensure that you complete your competency training to equip you with the competence and confidence within this post. WHAT YOU'LL DO You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and seeing patients throughout their inpatient admission and enabling safe discharges from the hospital with appropriate support from qualified members of staff. This post will involve working alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary teams. The focus will be on functional, cognitive and psychological rehabilitation, promoting recovery and independence, complex discharge planning and enhancing the patient's journey. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR The successful applicants will need to have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills within a team, and be able to demonstrate good problem solving skills. Experience working as part of a rehabilitation team is also essential criteria. Therapy Services run a 7-day flexible working service so you need to be able to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 8 July 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application. For further details / informal visits contact: Rachel Corbett / Rebecca Corbett Senior Physiotherapists 02381208675 Rachel.corbett@uhs.nhs.uk Rebecca.corbett@uhs.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME