Job summary

We are looking for a caring, approachable and patient centred hand therapy technician to join our established service at UHCW and Rugby St Cross supporting people recovering from injury, surgery and conditions affecting the hand and upper limb.

You will work mainly in our outpatient clinic, with occasional visits to the wards. Working alongside qualified therapists, you'll help patients follow personalised rehabilitation programmes through one-to-one appointments and potentially group sessions. You will play an important role in helping patients regain movement, strength, function and independence following injury, surgery or other conditions affecting the hand and upper limb. You'll also support a defined caseload, following agreed treatment plans and raising any changes or concerns with the supervising therapist.

The role offers the opportunity to develop practical hand therapy skills, including assisting with the fabrication, fitting and adjustments of splints under the guidance of a qualified therapist, as well as supporting with wound care. You'll also help keep our treatment areas prepared, safe and welcoming.

You'll play a key role in the day to day running of the department. This includes maintaining stock levels, helping with the triage processes, liaising with our admin team as well as other multi-disciplinary teams and keeping our data spreadsheets up to date.

Main duties of the job

• 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, 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 service users. Respond by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.

About us

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 (uhcw.nhs.uk)

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 an environment 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.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-ACS-B3-8336068

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develops, manages and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers providing person-centred care.
• Understands the different influences that impact on health outcomes for service -users and their families including health inequalities.
• Understands the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and seeks support from a registered practitioner when a service user signals a desire to change their health behaviour.
• To undertake initial screening of patients to inform the Physio in prioritising and allocating cases.
• Understands the importance of adhering to codes of practice, clinical procedures and professional standards
• Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working and is able to define own duties and role
• Understands the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion
• Provides feedback on service user progress and condition, recognises the impact of support and interventions, and suggests ideas for improvement when developing, reviewing and evaluating care plans based on objective evidence and experience.
• Uses knowledge and understanding of common physical, mental and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in service users. Responds by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.
• Ensures safe and effective use of equipment by service users, carers and family members, including fitting demonstration, and teaching of safe and appropriate use. Ensures equipment is safe.
• Keeps complete, clear, accurate and timely records, utilising digital platforms as required
• Communicates effectively through a variety of methods including the use of interpersonal, written and verbal and non-verbal skills
• Reports any incidents, accidents or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action as necessary
• Following qualified therapists instructions or as part of protocol, to continue/commence treatments.
• To maintain the department and equipment in a clean and orderly manner, bringing to the notice of relevant people anything that is damaged/worn.
• To ensure that areas are well maintained and comply with health and safety guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
• To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Job description Job responsibilities Develops, manages and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers providing person-centred care. Understands the different influences that impact on health outcomes for service -users and their families including health inequalities. Understands the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and seeks support from a registered practitioner when a service user signals a desire to change their health behaviour. To undertake initial screening of patients to inform the Physio in prioritising and allocating cases. Understands the importance of adhering to codes of practice, clinical procedures and professional standards Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working and is able to define own duties and role Understands the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion Provides feedback on service user progress and condition, recognises the impact of support and interventions, and suggests ideas for improvement when developing, reviewing and evaluating care plans based on objective evidence and experience. Uses knowledge and understanding of common physical, mental and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in service users. Responds by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner. Ensures safe and effective use of equipment by service users, carers and family members, including fitting demonstration, and teaching of safe and appropriate use. Ensures equipment is safe. Keeps complete, clear, accurate and timely records, utilising digital platforms as required Communicates effectively through a variety of methods including the use of interpersonal, written and verbal and non-verbal skills Reports any incidents, accidents or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action as necessary Following qualified therapists instructions or as part of protocol, to continue/commence treatments. To maintain the department and equipment in a clean and orderly manner, bringing to the notice of relevant people anything that is damaged/worn. To ensure that areas are well maintained and comply with health and safety guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. For further details please see the attached job description. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to Grade C or above GCSE level/equivalent oBTEC/NVQ Level 3 in health or therapeutic care

Desirable

• oCare certificate o3 A Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Level 2 functional skills or willing to start within the first 6 months in post oOr- level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) oWillingness to undertake further qualifications

Experience

Essential

• oCare certificate o3 A Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Level 2 functional skills or willing to start within the first 6 months in post oOr- level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) oWillingness to undertake further qualifications

Desirable

• oPrevious experience within a therapy-based team. oPrevious experience working in specialty area. oPrevious experience working in an exercise prescriptive role (e.g. personal trainer / gym instructor)

Knowledge

Essential

• oAwareness of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy role oCore knowledge of clinical, technical and or scientific roles and responsibilities including clinical risk assessment oUnderstands and can explain the main, legislation, legal and ethical responsibilities that shape provision of health and social care service users oUnderstands the importance of adhering to codes of practice, clinical procedures and professional standards

Desirable

• oAwareness of the role of a therapy technician in the NHS

Skills

Essential

• oEffective creation of patient centred SMART goals oDemonstrates inclusion through interaction with individuals oDemonstrates person-centred care and support oUnderstands and demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team oAble to organise own work and complete in a timely manner oDemonstrates a flexible approach oDemonstrates effective oral and written communication skills, and establish effective rapport with staff, patients and visitors oAware of own limitations and seeks support as required from senior colleagues oGood observational skills oAbility to carry out instructions and delegated work oComputer literate

Desirable

• oExperience in moving and handling oExperience in progressing patients independently within scope of practice oExperience progressing exercises

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oEducated to Grade C or above GCSE level/equivalent oBTEC/NVQ Level 3 in health or therapeutic care Desirable oCare certificate o3 A Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Level 2 functional skills or willing to start within the first 6 months in post oOr- level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) oWillingness to undertake further qualifications Experience Essential oCare certificate o3 A Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Level 2 functional skills or willing to start within the first 6 months in post oOr- level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) oWillingness to undertake further qualifications Desirable oPrevious experience within a therapy-based team. oPrevious experience working in specialty area. oPrevious experience working in an exercise prescriptive role (e.g. personal trainer / gym instructor) Knowledge Essential oAwareness of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy role oCore knowledge of clinical, technical and or scientific roles and responsibilities including clinical risk assessment oUnderstands and can explain the main, legislation, legal and ethical responsibilities that shape provision of health and social care service users oUnderstands the importance of adhering to codes of practice, clinical procedures and professional standards Desirable oAwareness of the role of a therapy technician in the NHS Skills Essential oEffective creation of patient centred SMART goals oDemonstrates inclusion through interaction with individuals oDemonstrates person-centred care and support oUnderstands and demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team oAble to organise own work and complete in a timely manner oDemonstrates a flexible approach oDemonstrates effective oral and written communication skills, and establish effective rapport with staff, patients and visitors oAware of own limitations and seeks support as required from senior colleagues oGood observational skills oAbility to carry out instructions and delegated work oComputer literate Desirable oExperience in moving and handling oExperience in progressing patients independently within scope of practice oExperience progressing exercises Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)