Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with previous health or social care experience, to support our specialist adult inpatient therapy team, providing a service to stroke. The role is based at Southmead Hospital and will encompass work within both hyper acute and acute stroke.

This advert may close early, if we receive a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore, you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of an occupational therapist or physiotherapist, you will provide a range of interventions to support service delivery for patients who may be in pain, have reduced mobility, function, muscle strength, range of movement or cognitive issues, working within an agreed framework.

This will be delivered either on the wards or in therapy areas and will include supporting individuals to use the toilet, wash and dress or carry out other domestic tasks.

The post holder will assist with day-to-day coordination and support for the Band 3 Therapy Support Workers, acting as a point of reference within the team, allocating and monitoring delegated tasks, and supporting induction for the wider team.

The role forms part of the wider multidisciplinary team and will also include administrative and housekeeping duties to support the overall management of the service.

To understand more about Therapy at Southmead Hospital: click here to watch our OT video.

Click here to watch our Physio video

About us
The newly formed Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work. Situated in the vibrant city of Bristol, Southmead Hospital is an award-winning building opened in 2014, offering exceptional facilities for patients and staff. We are a large teaching trust that provides multiple specialties including regional services for neurosciences, major trauma, orthopaedics and surgery (major arterial centre and burns and plastics).

There is plenty of support in the team with development opportunities and training courses available. Additional benefits include award schemes for excellence, staff restaurants, green spaces and an extensive wellbeing programme.

Job responsibilities

• Provide identified therapeutic interventions or programmes within the framework devised by the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
• Monitor individual progress within delegated Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy programmes, adhering to specified protocols, evaluating outcomes, and adapting input as appropriate.
• Assist Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists with service delivery, contributing to the overall management of delegated caseload.
• Carry out administrative and housekeeping duties, taking responsibility for designated tasks.

Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential

• Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds qualification, Therapy Assistant Practitioner qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Literacy and Numeracy Skills level 2 or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development within therapy field including relevant competencies

Desirable

• Additional rehabilitation or therapy-related qualifications

Work Experience
Essential

• Experience working as a therapy support worker or equivalent healthcare role
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience delivering rehabilitation or therapeutic interventions
• Experience of maintaining clinical records and documentation

Desirable

• Experience with patients who have complex physical or cognitive needs

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Good Written Communication and IT Skills
• Knowledge and Awareness of disability

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/

Contact
Pathway Lead Occupational Therapist, Owen Morris, Owen.Morris@nbt.nhs.uk

Band: Band 4
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 339-CCS3946-GB
Closing date: 29 October 2026