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Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
City of London
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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapy Technical Instructor to join our Cardiorespiratory Team at St George's Hospital. We are looking for a motivated, committed individual who can contribute to our Respiratory Medicine inpatient service delivering holistic respiratory care and rehabilitation to patients with a variety of conditions such as COPD, bronchiectasis and asthma. The post holder undertakes independent patient assessment and treatment. Some admin and housekeeping duties are required.

We are seeking a keen, conscientious, reliable team member with the ability to use your initiative and work flexibly. Prior experience of working within the NHS is preferable; however, more important is your ability to display empathy and enthusiasm, be able to motivate others and demonstrate excellent communication and organisation skills.


Main duties of the job

  • You will work alongside physiotherapists.
  • The post holder carries their own caseload of patients within a defined clinical area, which may include complex conditions, as delegated by the physiotherapist.
  • The post holder will assess and treat own workload of patients and maintain associated patient records utilising knowledge and skills gained through attainment of competencies, experience and/or relevant qualifications.
  • They are required to carry out clinical tasks (such as instruction / supervision and prescription of individual and group exercise programmes) delegated by qualified staff, requiring a wide range of technical ability as well as an excellent level of interpersonal skills.
  • This is a lead role with line management responsibilities for Band 3's within the Team and is responsible for the supervision and training of students, rotational staff and other therapy assistants.
  • The post holder works alongside physiotherapists to facilitate safe and effective rehabilitation programmes, to educate and encourage patients to maximise their rehabilitation potential and promote self-management using motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive behaviour change in the client group.

About Us

We are a large but close-knit team who supports one another to provide the best care possible to our patients. We value compassion, innovation, motivation and teamwork. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the regional specialist care provider for south west London, Surrey and beyond, offering a range of services from leading edge tertiary and trauma care to community services. With a national and regional referral base and a local catchment, we serve a population of around 5 million. The trust collaborates with university and partner organisations to deliver high quality research and education alongside healthcare provision.

Details

  • Date posted: 07 October 2025
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
  • Band: Band 4
  • Salary: £33,094 to £36,195 a year per annum Including inner London HCAS
  • Contract: Fixed term
  • Duration: 9 months
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Location: St George's University Hospitals, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT

Job Description

Job responsibilities: Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Qualifications and Training: GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and mathematics at grade C or above

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in health related subject or similar qualification
  • ECDL
  • First Aid
  • Technical Instructor qualification
  • Background in personal training / sports

Experience and skills

  • Experience working within a health or social care setting with adults with a range of illnesses or disabilities
  • Understanding of the therapy assistant role
  • Effective communication (verbal, non-verbal, written)
  • Ability to plan clinical workload with time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to supervise students and other staff, and to work within a team
  • Proficiency in Trust systems and Microsoft 365, including Teams
  • Ability to support non-clinical tasks within the department (e.g., cleaning, checks, stock monitoring, equipment checks)

Desirable

  • Acute ward experience
  • Experience leading group exercise programmes in a hospital setting
  • Management of therapy equipment
  • Basic presentation and negotiation skills
  • Basic mobility and balance assessment techniques

Skills

  • Positive role modelling to influence others
  • Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing of patients and staff
  • Anti-discriminatory practice
  • Integrity, honesty and compassion
  • Ability to teach practical skills to patients
  • Good observation and ability to follow instructions
  • Ability to follow systems and procedures
  • Flexible to meet service needs, including weekend shifts

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of health care delivery and the role of Physiotherapy
  • Knowledge of health and safety policies and acute rehabilitation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS disclosure.

Employer details

Employer: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: St Georges University Hospitals, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT

Employer's website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract


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