Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week (T&O provides a 7 day service, you will work up to 1:4 weekends. You will also be required to regularly work up to 7pm - though we can discuss what your specific pattern looks like.)
- Job ref
- 387-D&T8506-NG
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Weston General Hospital
- Town
- Weston-super-Mare
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 pa, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trauma & Orthopaedic Static Physiotherapist
Band 6
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job overview
In this post, you will have the opportunity to work across the key areas of the Trauma & Orthopaedics, including both trauma and elective pathways at our well established Weston site. This is an exciting opportunity to delve into the T&O speciality and develop your skill and expertise.
Are you passionate about trauma and orthopaedics? Are you looking for the next step in your career? Or maybe an opportunity to concentrate on a specific clinical area while developing your leadership skills? T&O is a great place to make these steps. We have a culture which is fun, can-do and very friendly, where we aim to make everyone feel welcome, able to speak up and learn together.
Join our inclusive, supportive and flexible team to deliver an excellent service to our T&O population.
**This vacancy may close early if high volumes of applications are received **
Main duties of the job
You will be part of an integrated team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Technicians who work closely together on a day to day basis allowing plenty of opportunity for informal learning and peer support.
You will have protected and regular clinical supervision from your allocated mentor, but also be well supported informally on a day to day basis by our senior leads team.
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council registered
- Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
Knowledge, skills and abilities - 1
Essential criteria
- A variety of experience in core areas, as postgraduate physiotherapist i.e. care of the elderly, musculoskeletal, respiratory & neurological, dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
- Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Effective communication skills both verbal & written
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within trauma and orthopaedic pathways as a Band 6 (or equivalent)
Knowledge, skills and abilities - 2
Essential criteria
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
- Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Competent IT Skills
- Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Physiotherapy
Desirable criteria
- Ability to effect & manage change
- Leadership Skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
- Clinical Supervision of students and assistant staff
- Experience of discharge planning
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of previous experience and participation in audit
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Proactive attitude
- Committed to team working
- Desire to work in this role and commitment to the trust values
- Demonstrates interest and passion to work in T&O speciality
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Coughlan
- Job title
- Therapy Lead/T&O Clinical Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01934 647102
- Additional information
We encourage prospective applicants to get in touch to discuss the post and ask any questions
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