Specialist Therapy Technician | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30,546 - £32,207 pa pro rata Incl HCAS (20%) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW17 0QT |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7717348/200-7717348-DE-PT |
Summary
Do you want to develop new skills and increase your autonomy? An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Occupational Therapy technician to join the acute neurosciences Occupational Therapy team at St George’s Hospital.
As a therapy technician you will have experience within the NHS and knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy. The post will involve working alongside qualified Occupational Therapists to provide direct patient intervention (both one to one and group sessions), assisting with administrative tasks, maintenance of equipment loans systems, information gathering and promotion of best quality patient care. A driving licence is useful, as you will assist the Occupational Therapist in visiting the patients’ homes and be required to drive hospital cars.
We offer support, supervision, in house training and the opportunity to work in a dedicated and highly skilled therapy and multi-disciplinary team.
Applicants need to be flexible, reliable, demonstrate confidence in dealing with the public and possess excellent communication skills. They will need to be able to complete tasks delegated to them as well as have the ability to use their initiative. Good teamwork skills are essential as well as basic IT skills.
Please note that the 15hours/week will predominantly be worked between Monday-Friday. Exact working days can be discussed. The role does contribute to our regular weekend working service and has a frequency of +/-6 weeks.
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 alsoassists 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.
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.
Anopportunity 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.
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
Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying. Applicants will only be short listed if they give examples of how they meet all the essential criteria. Please note the post may close before the closing date if sufficient applications are received.
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Feb 2026
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