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Job overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our Adult Therapy Services Department at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, rotating across both Central Bristol & Weston sites, on a fixed-term basis.
Our rotations are currently 6 months in duration and we offer a wide range of experiences including Musculoskeletal Disorders, Trauma and Orthopaedics, General Medicine & Medical Respiratory, Older People’s Rehab, Cardiac, Surgery/ITU and Stroke. We also offer an acute stroke rotation that is based at Southmead Hospital and community-based ICSS. As part of an integrated therapy service you will report to a Band 7 Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist team lead in your clinical area. In all areas you will be able to access senior PT professional support and training and development opportunities.
We operate a 7 day level of working in some teams and a 6 day level of working in other teams meaning that you will contribute to 1:4 Saturday &/or Sundays. You will contribute to Bank Holiday working and on-call respiratory rota.
We are unable to support relocation costs for this post.
We may close the advert early, should we receive significant applicants. We are unable to consider applicants who do not have HCPC registration .
Main duties of the job
- To act as an autonomous practitioner, providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment, and managing their own patient caseload within a speciality team, with the support and mentoring of senior physiotherapists.
- Staff will rotate to different clinical areas across the Trust. Each rotation will have clear learning objectives to consolidate and build ongraduate skills and academic knowledge.
- To plan and prioritise their own workload, delegating tasks as appropriate and communicating progress with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To supervise and train Technical Instructors and Students as required.
- The post holder will be required to work shifts including weekends, to participate in the bank holiday rota, and contribute to a 24/7respiratory on call rota.
- Staff will need to be able to travel to sites across Bristol and Weston both during the day and overnight on-calls.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for additional information regarding the role
Person specification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development.
- Demonstrates trust values - Respectful, Supportive, Collaborative and Innovative.
- Desire to work for Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Proactive attitude and team player
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to be empathetic, resilient and flexible
- Evidence of meeting deadlines & ability to work under pressure
- Ability to reflect on practice, seek feedback and be proactive with developing skills
- Ability to travel - rotations on different sites and between sites both during the day and for overnight on-calls
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills both verbal & written
- Ability to adapt communication for patients with complex needs
- Accurate record keeping in line with professional standards
Desirable
- Experience in delivering training or education to others
- Familiarity with equipment and aids used in rehabilitation
- Experience in service development or quality improvement initiatives
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess and treat a wide range of conditions using evidence-based practice
- Competent in assessment, clinical reasoning and manual therapy techniques
- Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a range of clinical experiences across a range of settings
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS setting
- Experience of supervising students or support staff
- Experience in Respiratory Physiotherapy
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council registered
- Evidence of CPD relevant to clinical rotations
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This advert is for Rotational Physiotherapist B5 with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata. The contract type is 4 months (Duration of fixed-term contract subject to change). The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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