Specialist Therapy Technician | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

st georges nhs trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional healthcare trust in Greater London is seeking a Specialist Therapy Technician to join their STAR team. In this hands-on role, you will support patients recovering from acute conditions, assist qualified therapists, and manage a caseload of non-complex patients. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate, team-oriented mindset. This position offers opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment. Applications are welcomed until 16 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering prescribed exercise programmes.
• Ability to document patient progress in medical records.
• Knowledge of using walking aids and ADL equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in their rehabilitation process.
• Assist senior therapists in joint therapy sessions.
• Coordinate delivery of equipment and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to 7-day working model for continuity of care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team-focused approach

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Become part of our STAR (Specialist Therapy, Assessment and Rehabilitation) team and help patients regain independence through acute rehabilitation. You’ll support qualified therapists by delivering prescribed exercise programmes, educating patients on walking aids and equipment, and managing a caseload of non‑complex patients. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone passionate about patient care, with strong communication skills and a team‑focused approach. You’ll work both independently and alongside senior staff, contributing to joint therapy sessions and 7‑day service delivery. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a friendly, dynamic, and forward‑thinking MDT.

As a Specialist Therapy Technician within the STAR team, you’ll play a key role in supporting patient recovery and independence. Using knowledge and skills gained through attainment of competencies and experience you’ll assess and treat your own delegated caseload of non‑complex patients, delivering prescribed individual exercise programmes and documenting progress in the patient’s medical records. With excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll guide patients in the safe use of walking aids and ADL equipment, helping them build confidence and mobility.

You’ll also support senior physiotherapists and occupational therapists in joint therapy sessions, contributing to safe and effective rehabilitation plans. Administrative duties include coordinating the delivery of equipment and maintaining accurate records. This is a hands‑on, patient‑facing role that requires compassion and a team‑focused mindset.

The post holder will contribute to the Trust’s 7‑day working model, ensuring continuity of care across weekends. We are committed to supporting your development and helping you thrive in your role. Whether you’re looking to begin your career in healthcare or build on existing experience, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you’re enthusiastic, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group form a leading regional healthcare partnership serving populations across Southwest London, Surrey, and beyond. Our integrated hospitals group delivers a comprehensive range of services—from cutting‑edge tertiary, trauma, and specialist care to robust community health offerings—to nearly 5 million people, backed by a 17,000‑strong workforce.

At our flagship site, St George’s Hospital in Tooting—a major teaching hospital and one of the UK's 11 major trauma centres—we drive clinical excellence and research in partnership with St George’s, University of London and Kingston University. Our network extends to Queen Mary’s Hospital; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, which hosts the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Additionally, St Johns Therapy Centre and The Nelson Centre provide specialised services to a diverse patient base.

The Specialist Therapies Assessment and Rehabilitation team provide a therapy‑led admission avoidance in the Emergency Department and provide rapid therapy assessment, acute rehabilitation and discharge planning in the Acute Medical Unit and short stay medical ward.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of this role. Please ensure that your application clearly addresses all the essential criteria on the person specification.

The vacancy may close earlier than the advised date, depending on the volume of applicants

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.