Job Description

ICU PHYSIOTHERAPY TECHNICIAN BAND 3



INTENSIVE CARE UNIT



27.5 HOURS a week



We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Band 3 Physiotherapy Technician to join our dynamic Intensive Care Unit team at Frimley Park Hospital. This is a unique and rewarding role where you will play a vital part in supporting patients through their critical care journey and beyond.



We offer comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work in a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation and patient-centred care.



Working as part of the ICU Physiotherapy team and the Critical Care Rehabilitation and Follow-Up Service, you will:



Assist physiotherapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitation to patients in ICU.



Work closely alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide holistic care.



Provide ongoing support to patients stepping down from ICU to the wards, focusing on physical recovery, cognitive function, emotional wellbeing, and overall quality of life."



Help patients regain independence through tailored exercise programs and functional activities.



Offer reassurance and emotional support to patients and families during a challenging time.



Work collaboratively with the team to complete administrative duties such as documenting patient outcomes to support their rehabilitation journey.



Frimley 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.



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Have own ICU caseload, this will include; PROM, Bed/Chair/Standing exercises, Mobility, Thera trainer



Assist with doubles within physiotherapy caseload

Review all complex/comprehensive pathway patients:

Physiotherapy:

PROM, Bed/Chair/Standing exercises, rehab on edge of bed, transfer practice, mobility, Thera trainer (with or without registered physiotherapist as appropriate)

Holistic management:

delirium, orientation, suitable games to aid concentration, memory and brain exercises, emotional support, quality of life activities



Occupational therapy as appropriate (advised by OT)



Joint sessions with members of the MDT including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, SALT, Psychologist



Update ICU Step Down Spreadsheet



Support the MDT in ensuring the rehabilitation pathways are completed and up to date



Support the MDT in ensuring patient diaries are completed and up to date



Support the MDT to complete objective assessments on ICU and record outcomes on the spreadsheet



Admin duties



Stock and Equipment ordering/organising



For more information please see attached job description and person specification