Therapy Technician | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks an enthusiastic individual to join their Therapy Department. The role involves supporting Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in providing rehabilitation for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain and related conditions. Responsibilities include assisting with exercises, administrative duties, and maintaining treatment areas. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and have experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken English.
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Ability to perform basic administration and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support rehabilitation of patients through specific skilled tasks.
• Assist with teaching and supervising patients during exercises.
• Provide administrative support for the department.
• Maintain equipment and stock levels.
• Support students on clinical placements.
• Document patient activity sessions and maintain treatment areas.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Ability to manage workload

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join the Therapy Department at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH). You will be supporting Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists who provide rehabilitation programmes for people with complex chronic musculoskeletal pain problems, hypermobility and rheumatological conditions. The role combines clinical, organisational and general tasks to ensure the smooth running of the outpatient department and a quality patient experience in the therapy outpatients and hydrotherapy pool areas. The applicant will be a good communicator, well organised and able to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specific skilled support work to aid rehabilitation of patients and support day-to-day running of the department.
• Assist with teaching and supervising exercises (individually, in classes and in water) and functional activities, and provide feedback to the multidisciplinary team on patients’ progress.
• Provide administration, data entry and practical support to ensure the smooth running of the department.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure equipment is cleaned according to RNOH infection control guidelines.
• Supply patients requiring walking aids/equipment and instruct patients on their safe use.
• Support students on clinical placements.
• Carry out and document group and individual activity sessions with patients; maintain clinical equipment and perform administrative and clerical tasks; prepare and clean treatment areas.
• Work regularly in and around the hydrotherapy pool; sessions may include craft activities, gardening and/or cooking to reinforce rehabilitation principles.
• Deliver relaxation groups and assist therapists to run sport and swimming sessions; set up and use rehabilitation equipment/techniques.
• Full training and regular supervision will be provided.

Location

The post holder will mainly be based at the RNOH Stanmore site.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Good written and spoken English and experience of working with people with disabilities.
• Demonstrable initiative and the ability to perform basic administration and clerical tasks.

Additional Information

The RNOH is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. It offers an integrated range of clinical, teaching and research services. This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.