Job Description

This role forms part of the Occupational Therapy team and provides Specialist Therapy Technician sessions to patients on a tertiary neurology ward. Patients present with a with a range of psycho-social, physical, cognitive and emotional problems including terminal illness.
Main duties of the job
The post involves working alongside qualified Occupational Therapists to provide direct patient intervention (both one to one and group sessions). These interventions include physical, sensory, cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation sessions.
The role also assists with administrative tasks such as maintenance of equipment loans systems, information gathering and promotion of best quality patient care.
The postholder contributes to the intensity of rehabilitation provided over seven days and will work rostered weekends within neurosciences.
About us
St George's Hospital is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research.
As one of only four Major Trauma Centre's in London, St. George's leads the South West London and Surrey Trauma network. St George's is also recognized as a leading provider of stroke services which includes a regional Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, Stroke Unit and TIA service.
An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Therapy technician to join the acute neurosciences service at St George's Hospital. The role is based within our acute Neurology service and is part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
We offer support, supervision, in house training and the opportunity to work in a dedicated and highly skilled therapy and multi-disciplinary team.
Details
Date posted
27 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
30,546 to 32,207 a year pa pro rata Incl HCAS (20%)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
200-7717348-DE-PT
Job locations
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw
London
SW17 0QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for details of this role. Please ensure that your application clearly addresses all the essential criteria on the person specification Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for details of this role. Please ensure that your application clearly addresses all the essential criteria on the person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Literate
• Numeracy
• GCSE's / B Tech equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2
• Recognised qualification demonstrating ability to instruct, direct or guide
• ECDL
• First Aid

Experience
Essential

• Previous therapy experience (Band 2 Therapy Assistant)
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of assessing patients for disability equipment and instructing them in the proper and safe usage
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of data inputting
• Work in voluntary sector or community services for those with disability
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and therapists role within MDT
• Work with patients on a group basis
• Experience of administrative work e.g. photocopying, filing

Skills
Essential

• Recognise boundaries of own scope of practice and duty of care, seeking assistance as appropriate
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Evidence of being self-motivated
• Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to teach practical skills to patients
• Good observation skills
• Ability to follow and provide instructions
• Ability to follow systems and procedures
• Ability to use initiative in addressing own learning needs and appraise own performance
• Demonstrate commitment to life-long learning
• Willingness to work flexibly

Desirable

• Basic computer skills i.e. word processing
• Basic presentation skills

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of proper and safe use of wheelchairs
• Demonstrates a knowledge of health care delivery
• Demonstrates knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist and occupational therapist.
• Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques
• Knowledge of the health and safety policies
• Demonstrates understanding of acute and sub-acute rehabilitation

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

• Literate
• Numeracy
• GCSE's / B Tech equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2
• Recognised qualification demonstrating ability to instruct, direct or guide
• ECDL
• First Aid

Experience
Essential

• Previous therapy experience (Band 2 Therapy Assistant)
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of assessing patients for disability equipment and instructing them in the proper and safe usage
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of data inputting
• Work in voluntary sector or community services for those with disability
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and therapists role within MDT
• Work with patients on a group basis
• Experience of administrative work e.g. photocopying, filing

Skills
Essential

• Recognise boundaries of own scope of practice and duty of care, seeking assistance as appropriate
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Evidence of being self-motivated
• Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to teach practical skills to patients
• Good observation skills
• Ability to follow and provide instructions
• Ability to follow systems and procedures
• Ability to use initiative in addressing own learning needs and appraise own performance
• Demonstrate commitment to life-long learning
• Willingness to work flexibly

Desirable

• Basic computer skills i.e. word processing
• Basic presentation skills

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of proper and safe use of wheelchairs
• Demonstrates a knowledge of health care delivery
• Demonstrates knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist and occupational therapist.
• Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques
• Knowledge of the health and safety policies
• Demonstrates understanding of acute and sub-acute rehabilitation

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

Skills Required