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Therapy Technician (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy)

St George's University Hospitals

Camden Town

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Therapy Technician to support Traumatic Brain Injury patients in their rehabilitation. Responsibilities include assisting qualified therapists, managing administrative tasks, and delivering therapy sessions. This permanent role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to high standards of care and service development.

Qualifications

  • Assisting in the functioning of the TBI Rehabilitation Unit under supervision.
  • Supporting qualified therapists in delivering rehabilitation duties.
  • Managing administrative tasks for smooth department operation.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the care and management of TBI patients.
  • Support therapy teams in rehabilitation activities.
  • Contribute to non-clinical tasks.

Skills

Support patient rehabilitation
Communication
Administrative skills

Education

Experience in healthcare support
Job description
Overview

This role involves undertaking the care and management of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients within St George's Hospital under the direct supervision of registered qualified therapists. They will perform duties supporting the functioning of the TBI Rehabilitation Unit. It requires assisting the Physio and Occupational Therapy team in carrying out delegated rehabilitation duties under supervision. They will support the Therapy team in the administration, clerical and domestic duties of the service. On average this post delivers up to 30 face-to-face therapy sessions a week. It also contributes to the non-clinical tasks. Role involves being part of the seven-day service across neurosciences with compensatory rest days provided.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in the care and management of TBI patients under supervision of qualified therapists.
  • Support the Physio and Occupational Therapy teams in delegated rehabilitation duties.
  • Support the Therapy team with administration, clerical and domestic tasks of the service.
  • Deliver up to 30 face-to-face therapy sessions per week and contribute to non-clinical tasks.
  • Be part of the seven-day service across neurosciences with compensatory rest days.
  • Work weekends as part of the neurosciences therapy roster.
Role Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit to a permanent post as a Therapy Technician at St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Tooting. We are strongly committed to evidence-based practice, continuing professional and personal development as well as service development. There is a well-established in-service education programme for therapy technicians within neurosciences and the wider Trust. The role involves administrative tasks which ensure the smooth running of the department over 5 days a week which requires familiarity with the intricacy of the service. You will be supported by qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists across neurosciences.

Contact

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Jean Pring, Principal Neuro Occupational Therapist [email protected] or Alessandra Evans, Principal Neuro Physiotherapist [email protected]

Working for our organisation

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).

Organisation context

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. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Rehabilitation service at St George's Hospital. This post involves supporting patients with traumatic brain injuries from a physiotherapy and occupational therapy perspective with the support of qualified staff. The successful candidate will be offered a permanent post forming part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a guided high standard of physiotherapy and occupational therapy treatment to people with neurological conditions.

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