About this role
Job summary
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 (both 1:1 and in group settings) and assists the therapy team in related administrative and domestic duties needed.
The postholder contributes to the seven-day therapy service across neurosciences which has a direct impact on patient flow and reducing length of stay within St George's Hospital.
Applicants need to be flexible, reliable, demonstrate confidence in dealing with the public and possess excellent communication skills. The post-holder will receive training to undertake the required therapy tasks and so will need to be keen to learn, able to complete tasks delegated to them and 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 supporting the acute neurosciences therapy team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is a key team member of a highly specialist neuro rehabilitation service at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton.
They will work under the supervision of the physiotherapists but will work with the wider therapy team to deliver specialist neurorehabilitation to inpatients in our care.
Therapy interventions provided include physical, sensory, cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation interventions which are completed as either 1:1 or group sessions. The postholder contributes to the intensity of rehabilitation provided.
Part of the role will also involve assisting with administrative tasks, maintenance of equipment, information gathering and the promotion of best quality patient care.
We offer support, supervision, in house training and the opportunity to work in a dedicated and highly skilled therapy and multi-disciplinary team.
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 will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
This role is primarily based at the Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton. The post holder will also be required to support the 7 day therapy service at the St George's site on rostered weekends / bank holidays.
As a service we are committed to evidence based practice and are actively involved in clinical governance initiatives.
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**
** The vacancy may close earlier than the advised date, depending on the volume of applicants**
Provisional interview dates 18th/19th June 2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Literate Numeracy
Desirable
NVQ 2 Recognised qualification in an area related to post or equivalent life skill. 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
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the role of the Multidisciplinary Team
Other Essential
Able to alter their working patterns to include working extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend working. Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines Professional demeanour CRB clearance 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 Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton
Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PN
London
SW15 5PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)