Therapy Technical Instructor - Royal Stoke University Hospital
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,760 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University Hospitals of North Midlands |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 205-8033321 |
Summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
We are looking for an individual to undertake Therapy Technical Instructor post within the Medical & Surgical Therapy team.
This post offers the opportunity to work in an exciting University Hospital. The successful applicant will become part of two clinically based teams that make up the Therapies Directorate. The post will work within acute wards across UHNM sites.
The successful candidate should have experience of working within a healthcare environment and an understanding of Therapy interventions. The post holder will also be expected to complete competencies in both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
This post offers the opportunity to work within the medical and surgical teams providing respiratory, post-surgical, medical, frail and emergency front of house care for patients across the West Midlands.
Supervision will be provided by the Band 5/6/7 Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and personal development is supported through appraisal and internal and external training.
Essential criteria
- GCSE English Grace C/ 4 or above or evidence of good literacy
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Science Grace C/4 or above
- Completed or undertaking a Therapy Apprenticeship
- A Level/NVQ Qualification
- Qualification within health/social or sports environment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a NHS or other Healthcare/social/Sports environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a therapy environment
- NHS experience
Essential criteria
-Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites
We are looking for an individual to undertake Therapy Technical Instructor post within the Medical & Surgical Therapy team.
This post offers the opportunity to work in an exciting University Hospital. The successful applicant will become part of two clinically based teams that make up the Therapies Directorate. The post will work within acute wards across UHNM sites.
The successful candidate should have experience of working within a healthcare environment and an understanding of Therapy interventions. The post holder will also be expected to complete competencies in both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
This post offers the opportunity to work within the medical and surgical teams providing respiratory, post-surgical, medical, frail and emergency front of house care for patients across the West Midlands.
Supervision will be provided by the Band 5/6/7 Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and personal development is supported through appraisal and internal and external training.
Essential criteria
- GCSE English Grace C/ 4 or above or evidence of good literacy
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Science Grace C/4 or above
- Completed or undertaking a Therapy Apprenticeship
- A Level/NVQ Qualification
- Qualification within health/social or sports environment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a NHS or other Healthcare/social/Sports environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a therapy environment
- NHS experience
Essential criteria
-Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites
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