Advanced Therapy Technician - Children's Hospital

This is an exciting opportunity for a part time (30 hours per week) B4 Therapy Technician to join our Children's therapy team.

This unique post includes working with children of all ages and their families on the children's wards and as outpatients.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with the therapists and wider MDT across multiple different speciality areas, assisting or independently carrying out therapeutic activities either 1:1 or in groups. This includes gait practise, fitting and issuing orthotics/aids/ equipment, discharge planning, gym sessions, hydrotherapy, promoting and practising functional tasks e.g., washing and dressing.

This role is largely patient facing however also includes monitoring stock, assisting with admin/data and other tasks.

The Children's Hospital is one of the 10 largest children's hospitals within the UK and located within University Hospital Southampton. We have a vast range of Paediatric specialities including intensive care, major trauma, neurorehabilitation, and neonates.

The paediatric therapy department is a 40 strong combined Occupational and Physiotherapy Therapy team with highly experienced staff in multiple subspecialty areas benefitting from support, knowledge and skills within the wider Therapy services department.

You will work as part of a combined therapy services department delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.

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. 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.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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