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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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- Address
- Trust Headquarters
- 250 Euston Road
- London
- NW1 2PG
- Contact Number
- 0845 1555 000
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open_in_new SwyddiTechnical Instructor – Medicine
Closed for applications on: 11-Maw-2024 10:14
Statws y swydd wag: Closed
Closed for applications on: 11-Maw-2024 10:14
Manylion allweddol
Lleoliad
- Gwefan
- University College London Hospitals (Throughout UCLH sites)
- Cyfeiriad
- 235 Euston Road
- Tref
- London
- Cod post
- NW1 2BU
- Major / Minor Region
- Llundain
Math o gontract a phatrwm gwaith
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyflog
- Cyflog
- £30,279 - £33,116 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 4)
Arbenigedd
- Prif leoliad
- Therapies In-patients
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Trosolwg o'r swydd
The UCLH Therapy Team have an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Technical Instructor to join the Medicine Therapy Team.
As a therapy assistant you will work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to ensure a high quality, patient centered approach. The role involves working closely with patients to optimise their ability to perform activities of daily living and to maximise independence, ensuring a safe transition from hospital to the community.
The role will also include non-clinical administrative tasks which will include: record keeping, data collection, admin tasks and equipment maintenance.
The position can be physically demanding and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate some understanding of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a therapy, hospital, or care environment however. No professional qualifications are required, but previous experience as a Therapy Assistant and basic English, Mathematics, computer and email skills are required for the role.
The working environment is busy, but friendly and supportive.
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The post-holder is responsible for providing both clinical and administrative support to qualified staff in the Medicine teams which includes care of the elderly, infectious diseases, respiratory and internal medicine. The post-holder will be responsible for managing their own delegated caseload. The post-holder works without direct supervision, within the specified clinical area, undertaking tasks delegated by a qualified therapist.
- The post holder will provide therapy interventions to patients as delegated to them by a qualified therapist.
- The post holder shows initiative, motivation and excellent organisational ability working closely with therapy staff to develop administrative support and systems for the therapy team
- The post-holder is flexible in their approach to work and provides cover for other Therapy assistants and instructors across the service in periods of leave or absence
- The post-holder will be expected, after appropriate training, to perform manual handling tasks
- They will be required to demonstrate time management & prioritisation skills
- They will be required to work with their team on service development and quality assurance projects
- To participate in 7-day services rota where appropriate.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
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The Therapy Service at UCLH is a dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking department where everyone is enthusiastic and passionate about providing high quality care to patients. Our staff are committed to service development - continuously improving patient experience through quality improvement projects, research, and patient engagement. We are proud of what we achieve and celebrate this through staff recognition events and awards.
Clinically the department is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Support Staff, who are divided into small specialty therapy teams who join with similar specialties for education, training, and service development. There are extensive opportunities for training through internal and external courses and staff are supported to showcase work at conferences.
Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment is key for us. The department aspires to be a warm, friendly, and supportive place to work, enabling all staff to maximise their potential. We encourage staff to contribute through staff groups championing equality, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, staff wellbeing and patient and staff experience.
Staff feedback consistently highlights the approachability of the leadership in the department. People feel they are always treated as individuals, given time, listened to and supported.
The Therapy Service aims to live the UCLH trust values, and we welcome applications from people who embody these in their working life.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1
Gofynion yr ymgeisydd
Manyleb y person
Knowledge & Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Broad general education
Meini prawf dymunol
- NVQ in Health and / or Social Care
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Working with the general public
- Working with a team(s)
- Working as a therapy assistant
- Working with older people or in inpatient rehabilitation
- Working in the NHS/caring environment
Meini prawf dymunol
- Working in community care
- Working as a technical instructor
Communication
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Assessment & treatment planning
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good computer and keyboard skills
Other
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to participate in 7-day services
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Alice Nicholson
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07790889654
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