Therapies Technical Assistant (Motor Learning Lab)

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Therapies Technical Assistant to support the Motor Learning Laboratory. This role involves assisting in the assessment and treatment of complex patients, preparing the lab environment, and managing equipment and data processing. You will work within a dynamic team, contributing to the development of therapy services and ensuring a high standard of patient care. If you are organized, reliable, and passionate about making a difference in patient rehabilitation, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a leading institution dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to both patients and staff in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Good general education up to GCSE level including Maths and English.
• Experience in an acute healthcare setting or fitness industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in therapy services and support complex patient assessments.
• Prepare laboratory for patient use and control equipment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Mathematical Skills

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Relevant A-levels in sport, health, science, IT or maths

Further education in sports or exercise

Tools

Proprietary software for biomechanical data

Electronic databases

Job description

Therapies Technical Assistant (Motor Learning Lab)

Band 4

Main area: Therapy Technical Assistant - Motor Learning Lab
Grade: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Part-time 3-day week)
Job ref: 392-RNOH-1151

Site: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Town: Stanmore
Salary: £31,081 - £33,665 pro-rata per annum inclusive of (outer) HCAs
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated, organised and reliable individual to support the Motor Learning Laboratory at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. This laboratory is based within a large and dynamic Therapy Department.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the development of therapy services by supporting staff in the assessment and treatment of highly complex patients and the day-to-day running of the therapy environment.
• Preparing the laboratory environment and patient before using the Motor Learning Laboratory and ensuring the necessary assessment documentation/processes and systems are ready for use.
• Support physiotherapists in delivering assessment and rehabilitation sessions in a treadmill based laboratory environment through controlling the laboratory equipment and through the use of the proprietary applications/software.
• After appropriate training to be able to input and process biomechanical data collected in the Motor Learning Laboratory using proprietary software.
• To monitor and initiate the order of specialist materials and equipment required (e.g within the specified area of work as guided by the line manager).
• To help develop web-based and patient information materials.
• To maintain accurate patient records and system databases.
• To liaise with laboratory, administration and therapy staff to ensure the smooth running of the facility and efficiency of the service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To participate in and provide clinical treatment and rehabilitation programmes, following professional assessment and guidance.
• To demonstrate an understanding of basic mathematical concepts underpinning the use of computers to collect data in a technical environment.
• To liaise with the therapist as necessary regarding patient care and rehabilitation.
• To support patients, carers, staff and relatives by providing education and advice as appropriate under the instruction of therapists.
• To fully participate in the evaluation of rehabilitation programmes to ensure patients meet their ongoing health and rehabilitation needs.
• To maintain timely and accurate signed records and statistical information as required, this includes using paper records and entering information on to electronic databases.
• To assist in the training of newly appointed Therapy Assistants and Technical Instructors in basic elements of patient care, safety, and inducting into the department.
• To support the development of Therapy students and people considering Therapy as a career.

Person specification

Communication & relationship skills

• Able to communicate clearly, succinctly and logically in verbal and written formats.
• To be an effective team member, respecting the work of others and representing the profession suitably at all times.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Good general level of education up to GCSE Equivalent (Minimum GCSE Maths/ English or equivalent)
• Evidence of further education e.g. sports or exercise, anatomy physiology, exercise conditioning.
• Awareness of role of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy
• Relevant A-levels/ higher education e.g. sport, health, science, IT or maths
• Experience of working in an acute healthcare setting, fitness industry or health promotion
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered.