Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

T&O Team Lead Physiotherapist with interest in Limb Reconstruction
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Trauma and Orthopaedic (T+O) Physiotherapist to join Bristol Foundation Trust, as a Team Lead Physiotherapist with an interest in Limb Reconstruction. The post will mainly be based at Bristol Royal Infirmary where the limb reconstruction MDT clinics and an outpatient 'frame class' are currently held, the role may evolve to include work at Southmead hospital where the limb reconstruction surgery is carried out.

We are looking to recruit a creative and passionate physiotherapist to provide outstanding clinical and professional contributions to our team. The combined role has 2 elements.

Firstly, a Team Lead for the T+O Therapy Team (22.5hr/week). This will include supporting the team to deliver high-quality therapy to a varied inpatient caseload of patients including elderly trauma, orthopaedics and major trauma.

Secondly, the post holder will lead on the delivery of therapy to patients within the limb reconstruction pathway (15hr/week) - this includes the whole patient journey from pre-op, inpatients post-op, follow up and groups. The Trust runs a large tertiary service as a specialist limb reconstruction centre, managing complex elective and trauma cases. The post holder will work closely with the limb reconstruction team and participate in the multidisciplinary clinics.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will share the team lead role with another Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapists. They will join a team which includes a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Trauma Rehab Coordinators, static and rotational band 6 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, rotational band 5 Therapists and Therapy Technicians. In collaboration with the Pathway Lead, they will support delivery of a high quality and responsive service, including responsibility for the operational management and leadership of the team, ensuring patients receive up-to-date, evidence-based treatments and implement clinical standards.

The successful applicant will be an integral part of the T+O service. This includes providing clinical support, attending, and inputting to regular combined meetings and in-service training and contributing to service development by being aware of the national and local agendas.

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive, and driven individual who is confident to challenge current practice and motivated to deliver a patient-centred service. Applicants should have excellent communication, organisation, and inter-personal skills.

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
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 387-DT2541-BB
Job locations: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8HW, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education

• Essential: Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy; Health Professions Council registered; Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Desirable: Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy; Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups; Ionising Radiation (Medication Exposure) Regulation education

Experience and ability

• Essential: A variety of experience in acute core areas, as postgraduate physiotherapist i.e T&O, musculoskeletal, respiratory & neurological, dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs
• Essential: Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Essential: In depth clinical knowledge in trauma and orthopaedics underpinned by theory and practical experience
• Essential: Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
• Essential: Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
• Essential: Effective communication skills both verbal & written; Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate; Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure; Ability to work unsupervised; Excellent organisational skills
• Essential: Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Physiotherapy; Ability to effect & manage change; Leadership Skills; Competent IT Skills; Presentation skills
• Essential: Significant experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team & multidisciplinary team at a senior level; Previous experience at Band 6 or equivalent; Experience of working with limb reconstruction patients or able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding of this pathway
• Essential: Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants; Evidence of previous experience & participation in audit; Experience of discharge planning
• Essential: Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff

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.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8HW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: T&O Pathway Lead, Courtney Smith, courtney.smith59@nhs.net, 01173422201

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