Senior Technician; Physiotherapy); Internal

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City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology.

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The Senior Technician plays a key role in supporting innovative teaching and learning across Physiotherapy programmes within the School of Health and Medical Sciences. The postholder leads the setup, maintenance and operation of clinical skills, rehabilitation and simulated practice environments, ensuring teaching spaces are safe, well‑equipped and fully operational. Working closely with academic staff and students, they provide expert technical support for practical teaching, movement analysis activities and simulation-based learning, helping to deliver an outstanding student experience through high-quality technical services.

Lead the day-to-day operation of physiotherapy teaching laboratories, rehabilitation facilities and simulated clinical environments. Prepare, maintain and troubleshoot specialist equipment used for physical assessment, therapeutic interventions, exercise rehabilitation and practical teaching activities. Provide technical guidance and support to students and academic staff, ensuring laboratories and clinical teaching spaces are configured effectively for learning. Supervise technicians, manage stock and equipment maintenance programmes, and contribute to service improvements while ensuring compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements.

When required by the Technical Manager, the post-holder will also provide support to the Paramedic programmes. This is a hands‑on technical post requiring on‑site working every day.

The successful candidate will have excellent technical and organisational skills, with experience supporting rehabilitation equipment, teaching laboratories, simulation facilities or specialist healthcare technologies. They will be an effective communicator who can build positive relationships with students, staff and stakeholders while delivering a high standard of customer service. The ability to troubleshoot technical problems, work independently, manage competing priorities and support a technical team is essential.

Experience with in physiotherapy, rehabilitation, healthcare education or higher education would be advantageous.

Closing date for applications: 1st November 2026 at 11:59pm

The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector‑leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio‑economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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