Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Physiotherapist - Older Persons Therapy Outpatients
Physiotherapist - Older Persons Therapy Outpatients
BristolOn-Site
PermanentPart-Time
£39,959 - £48,117per annumFTE
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Description
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Physiotherapist - Older Persons Therapy Outpatients
The closing date is 25 November 2026
Job summary
Are you a Physiotherapist with an interest in falls and frailty? Are you looking for the next step in your career? Or maybe you're looking for a change as a senior Physiotherapist?
Would you like to come and join our Specialist out-patient team in South Bristol Community Hospital, a small and friendly team that is part of the Adult Therapies Team at City and Weston Hospital Operating Unit.
Our team offer:
We encourage you to get in touch with Pathway Lead - Claire, for an informal chat on 0117 342 1469 or email Claire.haywardx@uhbw.nhs.uk. Fancy meeting in person? Please get in touch and we can meet up and show you around South Bristol Community Hospital.
Main duties of the job
About us
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.
Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 387-DT1953-BKS
Job locations: South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Promenade, Bristol, BS14 0DE, United Kingdom
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer contact: Pathway Lead, Claire Hayward, clairex.hayward@uhbw.nhs.uk, 01173429741
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Physiotherapist - Older Persons Therapy Outpatients
The closing date is 25 November 2026
Job summary
Are you a Physiotherapist with an interest in falls and frailty? Are you looking for the next step in your career? Or maybe you're looking for a change as a senior Physiotherapist?
Would you like to come and join our Specialist out-patient team in South Bristol Community Hospital, a small and friendly team that is part of the Adult Therapies Team at City and Weston Hospital Operating Unit.
Our team offer:
- Supportive, integrated team working
- IST/journal clubs/research opportunities
- Protected and regular Clinical supervision from a Team Lead PT
- Service development and QI projects
We encourage you to get in touch with Pathway Lead - Claire, for an informal chat on 0117 342 1469 or email Claire.haywardx@uhbw.nhs.uk. Fancy meeting in person? Please get in touch and we can meet up and show you around South Bristol Community Hospital.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, integrated and efficient therapeutic service for patients referred for Physiotherapy out-patients service at South Bristol Community Hospital
- The post holder will be responsible for a separate and designated caseload.
- The post holder will take an active part in their own development and will seek help and advice accordingly.
- Band 6 staff will work alongside non-registered staff and may delegate some activities.
- The post holder will be supported by a Band 7 Team lead
About us
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.
Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 387-DT1953-BKS
Job locations: South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Promenade, Bristol, BS14 0DE, United Kingdom
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement in relevant special interest groups
Essential
- Evidence of previous experience and participation in audit
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrate assessment, analytical and reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling
- Knowledge of clinical governance & its application to Physiotherapy
- Presentation skills
- Competent Information Technology skills
- Ability to effect and manage change
Essential
- Experience working as a registered Physiotherapist within a Multi-disciplinary Team.
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Previous experience at Band 6
- Clinical supervision of students and therapy technicians
- Experience or knowledge of working in a community setting
Essential
- Effective communication skills, verbal & written
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer contact: Pathway Lead, Claire Hayward, clairex.hayward@uhbw.nhs.uk, 01173429741
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
