Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 200-NN-7266164-AHP-Y
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £29,583 pa pro-rata incl HCAS (inner)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/07/2025
Employer heading
Therapy Technician– Neuorehab
Band 2
Job overview
This is a permanent Therapy Technician position based within the physiotherapy team at the Wolfson neurorehabilitation centre - a 26 bedded neurorehabilitation unit at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton. The post holder provides physiotherapy technician sessions to patients in this clinical area and assists the therapy team in related administrative and domestic duties needed.
On average this post delivers up to 30 face-to-face therapy sessions a week. It also contributes to the non-clinical tasks and hence the smooth running of the service/department.
The postholder contributes to the seven-day service across neurosciences which has a direct impact on patient flow and reducing length of stay within St George's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Clinical: The post holder is a key team member of a highly specialist neuro rehabilitation service at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton.
Therapy interventions provided are include physical, sensory, cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation interventions which are completed as either 1:1 or group sessions. The post holder contributes to the intensity of rehabilitation provided.
Working for our organisation
As a service we are committed to evidence based practice and are actively involved in clinical governance initiatives.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Within your supporting information please give examples from your life or work that demonstrate why you have the skills and attributes required for the role.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Literate
- Numeracy
Desirable criteria
- NVQ 2
- Recognised qualification in an area related to post or equivalent life skill
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- First Aid
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with the public
- Previous experience of working with people in or outside of work
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience as a therapy assistant
- Previous experience working with people with a disability
- Previous experience of working in health/social care setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Basic computer skills- i.e. word processing
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic awareness of disability/social issues and impact on functional ability
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Demonstrates a knowledge of health care delivery
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the role of the Multidisciplinary Team
Other
Essential criteria
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Professional demeanour
- Driving License holder
- CRB clearance
- Able to alter their working patterns to include working extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend working
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: [email protected].
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Hill-Cottingham
- Job title
- Principal Physiotherapist, Wolfson, QMH
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 487 6311
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