Therapy Technician, Rotational
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
Are you enthusiastic about supporting others? Do you strive to promote independence and engagement? If you are passionate about patient care and recov...
- To treat patients, following protocols that have been delegated to them e.g. walking aid assessments, progression of treatments, participating in planned group work, activities of daily living, personal care and individual activities as part of ongoing treatment. Only undertaking tasks that they have been trained to carry out
- To independently develop and provide exercise programmes for individual patients, with the guidance of a registered therapist where appropriate
- To use knowledge and understanding of common physical, mental and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in patients. Respond by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner
- Equipment cleaning, stock management and maintenance
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create anenvironment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential: - oEducated to Grade C / 4 or above GCSE level/equivalent oBTEC/NVQ Level 3 in health or therapeutic care or willingness to undertake further qualifications
Desirable
- Care certificate
- Willingness to undertake training to gain: 3 A Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Level 2 functional skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health and/ or social care settings such as employment, work experience, volunteering placements or role delivering personal care
- Evidence of team working experience
Desirable: - oPrevious experience within or supporting a therapy-based team
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy role
- Awareness of the role of a therapy technician in the NHS
- Understands the importance of adhering to codes of practice, clinical procedures and professional standards
Desirable: - oAwareness of laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates person-centred care and support
- Able to organise own work and complete in a timely manner
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to changing work priorities
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills, and can establish effective rapport with staff, patients and visitors
- Aware of own limitations and seeks support as required from senior colleagues
- Good observational skills
- Ability to follow instructions and delegated work
- Computer literate
Desirable: - oExperience in moving and handling oDemonstrates inclusion through interaction with individuals
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
- For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
18 October 2026
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