Technical Instructor

Role: Technical Instructor (Technology & Gym: Neuro Rehabilitation Unit)

Location - The Wellington Hospital, London

Contract Type - Permanent,

Hours: Full time at 37.5 hours per week

Salary Range - Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Instructor to join our therapies team at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC. This role is suitable for someone who already works as a physiotherapy assistant or someone who has a keen interested in physical exercise and the use of technology in the gym setting. It is also a great opportunity for the individual to grow and develop a skill set around the use of technology in neuro-rehabilitation working alongside a team of specialist physiotherapists.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of qualified Physiotherapists as part of a multidisciplinary teamwith patients who have disability resulting from neurological, medical or surgical conditions. The post holder will also be expected to lead with group-based exercise sessions with or with technological equipment. They will be required to perform some non-clinical duties and support the upkeep and maintenance of gym and technological equipment. Training will be provided to support the candidate to fulfil their duties. 

About the Facility

The Wellington Hospital has over four decades of expertise; providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care.

In our 50-bed Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit we care for patients with a wide range of complex neurological conditions. And we're supported by the UK’s largest private intensive care unit. We also offer the latest cancer and robotic surgery treatments, including electro-chemotherapy, HIPEC and the da Vinci Robot. Having the largest neurosciences unit in London means we're able to carry out advanced spinal surgery, intracranial and peripheral nerve surgery as well as pioneering neurosurgery.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you will bring?

Good level of spoken & written English

Able to use Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook & Excel)

Effective communication styles

Previous experience of work exercise or within a physiotherapy setting

Completion of a science-based degree or equivalent (Desirable)

Experience working as a Physiotherapy Assistant (Desirable)

Undertaken exercise-based training/courses (Desirable)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist within Pharmacy you’ll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.