Job overview
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a NHS or other Healthcare/social/Sports environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a therapy environment
- NHS experience
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English Grace C/ 4 or above or evidence of good literacy
- GCSE Maths Grace C/4 or above or evidence of good numeracy
Desirable
- GCSE Science Grace C/4 or above
- Completed or undertaking a Therapy Apprenticeship
- A Level/NVQ Qualification
- Qualification within health/social or sports environment
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites
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This advert is for Therapy Technical Instructor with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke On Trent, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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