Therapy Technician

Job OverviewAre you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? Join us as a Band 4 Therapy Technician in the Intermediate Care – Community Bridging Service, where you’ll work both independently and as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality rehabilitation, assessment, and care to patients in their own homes.You’ll play a key role in promoting patient independence, supporting individualised goals, and working closely with registered practitioners to deliver effective treatment programmes. If you have a foundation degree or NVQ Level 5 (or are working towards one), experience in health or social care, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others, we want to hear from you!A full UK driving licence and business insurance are essential. Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of community healthcare with us.Main duties of the jobTo work as a proactive member of the team providing a high quality, efficient and effective service to patients. To work autonomously, assuming responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery, working within a scope of practice under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner. To work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks and in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.To work with patients in their own homes providing assessment, rehabilitation, support and treatment programmes, undertaking home visits as appropriate. Working as a trusted assessor undertaking initial assessments and functional assessments as delegated by registered staff and supporting clinical staff with treatment and rehab input. To work within scope of competence.To be proficient, knowledgeable and competent in rehab and functional assessment. Educated to Foundation Degree, Level 5 NVQ in Health and Social Care or be able to evidence that they are working towards one of these qualifications. To continue to develop in the role through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competences, to be determined by the needs of patients, the service and the team. To have a vehicle for use for work purposes and have business insurance. To work as part of a rota covering the Trust’s Intermediate Care Service 08:00-20:00 7 days a week.Working for our organisationFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesYou can read more about the key tasks and responsibilities associated with this role in the job description attached with this advert, including the administrative and organisational duties, involvement in social and digital media development and monitoring and forward planning.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaFoundation degree, NVQ Level 5 or evidence of working towards one of these qualifications, relevant to this roleDesirable criteriaProgression of patient treatmentExperienceEssential criteriaPrevious experience as an HCA, Community Support Worker or Therapy AssistantDesirable criteriaCompetency in performing baseline observations.Skills & KnowledgeEssential criteriaGood communication skills to include concise and effective verbal and written reportsAbility to follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staffAble to work with minimal supervisionPrevious experience undertaking assessments and rehabAble to motivate people and monitor progressGood time managementAbility to cope with and analyse changing situationsPrioritisation skillsConfident computer skills with word and patient record systemsDesirable criteriaTeaching skillsKnowledge of risk assessmentFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.Apply online now