St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Therapy Technician (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy)

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 2 Therapy technician to join the acute neuro-rehabilitation therapy service at St George's Hospital, Tooting. This is a permanent Therapies Technician Post based at a 10 bedded level 1 rehabilitation unit (Thomas Young Ward). The post holder provides occupational therapy and physiotherapy technician sessions to patients with neurological injuries.

The posts will involve working alongside qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to provide direct patient intervention (both one to one and group sessions), assisting with administrative tasks, maintenance of equipment loans systems, information gathering and promotion of best quality patient care.

Applicants need to be flexible, reliable, demonstrate confidence in dealing with the public and possess excellent communication skills. They will need to be able to complete tasks delegated to them as well as have the ability to use their initiative. Good team-work skills are essential as well as basic IT skills. Applicants will need to be able to work rostered weekends as part of the seven-day working service at St George's hospital.

For further information, please contact Emma Anderson (Principal Physiotherapist) emma.anderson@stgeorges.nhs.uk on 020 8266 6519.

Main duties of the job

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South-West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton, home to the majority of the Wolfson neurorehabilitation services, spasticity services and amputee rehabilitation; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group (GESH) helps us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 a year pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-712816-A&C-DE-MZ

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Rd

London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Literacy
  • Numeracy

Desirable

  • NVQ 2
  • Recognised qualification in an area related to post or equivalent life skill.
  • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
  • First Aid

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the public
  • Previous experience of caring for people in or outside of work
  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a therapy assistant
  • Previous experience working with people with a disability
  • Previous experience of working in health or social care setting

Skills

Essential

  • Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Good personal organisation skills/ time management
  • Commitment to lifelong learning
  • Demonstrates the ability to manage own time and work flexibly
  • Ability to follow instructions and problem solve
  • Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day

Desirable

  • Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
  • Basic computer skills i.e. word processing

Knowledge

Essential

  • Basic awareness of disability/social issues and impact on functional ability
  • Awareness of confidentiality
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of health care delivery

Desirable

  • Basic understanding of commonly used therapy and medical terms
  • Knowledge of patient group

Other

Essential

  • Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
  • Professional demeanour
  • Disclosure and Barring service clearance

Desirable

  • Driving License holder
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Literacy
  • Numeracy

Desirable

  • NVQ 2
  • Recognised qualification in an area related to post or equivalent life skill.
  • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
  • First Aid

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the public
  • Previous experience of caring for people in or outside of work
  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a therapy assistant
  • Previous experience working with people with a disability
  • Previous experience of working in health or social care setting

Skills

Essential

  • Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Good personal organisation skills/ time management
  • Commitment to lifelong learning
  • Demonstrates the ability to manage own time and work flexibly
  • Ability to follow instructions and problem solve
  • Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day

Desirable

  • Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
  • Basic computer skills i.e. word processing

Knowledge

Essential

  • Basic awareness of disability/social issues and impact on functional ability
  • Awareness of confidentiality
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of health care delivery

Desirable

  • Basic understanding of commonly used therapy and medical terms
  • Knowledge of patient group

Other

Essential

  • Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
  • Professional demeanour
  • Disclosure and Barring service clearance

Desirable

  • Driving License holder

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.

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Rd

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Rd

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Physiotherapist

Emma Anderson

emma.anderson@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02082666519

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 a year pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-712816-A&C-DE-MZ

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Rd

London

SW17 0QT


Supporting documents

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