Job summary
This post is an integral part of the out-patients team at South Bristol Community Hospital.

The postholder will work independently with patients on an individual and group basis in the Therapy gym at South Bristol Community Hospital, helping patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Main duties of the job

• Working alongside both Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physiotherapists, the technician will assist in the assessment, treatment and management of patients attending the Therapy Outpatient service at South Bristol Community Hospital (SBCH).
• To routinely represent either profession for patients within the specified clinic and when working with other professionals.
• The postholder will deliver a defined range of activities, which will include an element of problem-solving and use of initiative - usually within a written plan or integrated pathway.
• The postholder will be expected to work with patients on a 1-1 basis and in a group format. There will be some administrative tasks.
• The postholder will work independently and without direct supervision, knowing that a Physiotherapist/Occupational therapist is available for reference.
• The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in the in-service training programme and undertake clinical competencies appropriate to the post.

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: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 387-DT6857-RUH

Person Specification
Essential education and qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or Foundation Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience within acute care
• Previous experience working within Health care setting including Outpatients

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Understands the concepts of therapy and the enabling approach
• Excellent written communication skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to build and maintain positive working relationships and inspire confidence in ability. Good listening skills to provide an effective supportive environment for patients
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Ability to work under own discretion in order to prioritise allocated workload effectively
• Willingness to undertake appropriate training and develop additional skills. Self-motivated and keen to explore new methods of working
• A good knowledge of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and the roles of these
• Basic computer literacy
• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
• Experience of working as a Therapy Assistant/Rehabilitation assistant or equivalent
• Experience of working in a multi-professional team

Essential personal qualities

• Kind and caring attitude towards patients and their family or caregivers
• Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff
• Committed to team working and Commitment to Trust values

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Promenade, Bristol. BS14 0DE, United Kingdom

Contact: Claire Hayward, Pathway Lead, claire.hayward17@nhs.net, 01173427560

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