Advanced Therapy Technician - acute wards

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Advanced Therapy Technician - acute wards

The closing date is 02 July 2026

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

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We have several exciting opportunities for B4 Advanced Therapy Technician posts, joining 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.

If you have ever considered becoming a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, this may be the perfect opportunity for you to gain experience and apply for one of our annual internal therapy apprenticeship opportunities.

As this post is part of the wider Therapy services department, all staff can develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for enthusiastic and diligent individuals with a desire to work in an acute hospital environment, supporting qualified therapists with therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of physical health conditions. You will be dealing with patients who are acutely unwell, helping with personal care, including toileting, walking and undertaking everyday tasks.

In more detail:

• Involvement in treating, monitoring and making minor alterations to the treatment of patients, considering their physical, emotional, developmental, cognitive and social needs.
• Joint sessions with the therapy staff, and managing an independent caseload both on the wards and in other community settings, such as homes or clinics.
• Building a good rapport with the patients and families to encourage participation.
• Admin tasks, including using IT systems for ordering equipment, and data recording.
• Wider departmental roles such as assisting with student education, peer supervision, participating in training programmes, and supporting B3 staff.

Please ensure you fulfil the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying. You also need to be able to attend an interview in person.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience of working with people who have a variety of physical conditions.
• Clear understanding of the role of a Therapy technician in the acute environment.
• Knowledge of NHS working.
• Basic IT skills for completion of databases, electronic patient records.
• Awareness of professional boundaries and limitation of job role.
• Able to manage working with bodily fluids and helping with personal care.
• For some posts access to a car is needed for travelling to community settings.

Desirable

• Previous employment in an acute NHS or social care setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions will be required.

£28,392 to £31,157 a yearper annum or pro rata per annum