Job description
Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for 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.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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 290wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.

We are looking for people who thrive working in busy clinical environments and who want to support patients to regain, or maintain their independence, through therapeutic intervention. UHS is a fast-paced environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and delegation skills are needed to support safe and timely discharges.

What you’ll do
• You will be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients with a wide range of needs,

working alongside qualified therapists.
• Engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others, including students.
• Participate in 7-day working pattern and bank holiday working, according to rosters.

We’re Looking For Someone Who
• Demonstrates care and compassion.
• Is happy to help patients with their personal care.
• Understands the acute and busy hospital environment.

Essential Skills And Qualifications
• Either has experience as an OT/PT technician/assistant, or equivalent experience working in a

healthcare, education or customer facing setting.
• Has the flexibility to participate in 7-day working pattern and bank holiday working, according

to rosters.
• Has experience of working in a team and alone.
• Can stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Expressed desire to work within Therapies at UHS.
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS systems.

Desirable Skills For This Role
• Has IT skills, e.g., using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Each year we actively encourage our Therapy technicians to consider a therapy career and offer the opportunity to apply for an apprenticeship whilst working as a B4.

We allocate area of work following interview, based on your skill set and the overall service need.

Please Note
• Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying.
• We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.
• We appreciate people taking the time to write and submit applications, however using those

written using AI or a computer system might not be considered.
• We do not accept CV applications.

If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria
• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria
• Communication
• Time management
• Record keeping

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria
• NVQ4 in a health or social care subject or equivalent level of 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

Desirable criteria
• Experience working in an acute hospital