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North Bristol NHS Trust

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Assistant Band 3

The closing date is 23 October 2025

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Job summary

The role will be based with the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team working on the busy Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic Wards at Southmead Hospital, a regional center for Orthopaedic surgery and a Major Trauma Centre. The role will also include working in our exciting new elective center based at Southmead Hopsital

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Main duties of the job

The post-holder will support the rehabilitation of patients following planned Orthopaedic surgery, day-case operations and after trauma. They will work alongside registered Physiotherapists to help patients regain mobility and function. Some work will be independent after training to support patients with exercises and mobility.

About us

The Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team is a lively group of supportive individuals who look to deliver the best care to their patients and help each other develop and thrive. The post-holder will have a passion for team-work and be able to positively contribute to the well-being of their colleagues as well as motivating patients to achieve their full potential.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

339-CCS4001-LGG

Job locations

Southmead Hospital North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

After initial training, the post-holder will be able to progress Orthopaedic patients with exercises and mobility towards a safe discharge home independently. They will participate in joint rehabilitation sessions with registered therapists requiring physical effort and the use of manual handling equipment. The post-holder will also be responsible for the maintenance, storage and ordering of walking aids, recording statistics and making onward out-patient physiotherapy referrals as well as other administrative tasks as required. There will be a regular weekend commitment (one weekend day every four weeks) with a non-working day in the week to compensate when these shifts arise. This is part of a roster pattern. The hours of the post may fluctuate and can be considered between the hours of 8am - 8pm. This post is part-time 18.75hrs a week - days and hours are negotiable if successful at interview

Job description

Job responsibilities

After initial training, the post-holder will be able to progress Orthopaedic patients with exercises and mobility towards a safe discharge home independently. They will participate in joint rehabilitation sessions with registered therapists requiring physical effort and the use of manual handling equipment. The post-holder will also be responsible for the maintenance, storage and ordering of walking aids, recording statistics and making onward out-patient physiotherapy referrals as well as other administrative tasks as required. There will be a regular weekend commitment (one weekend day every four weeks) with a non-working day in the week to compensate when these shifts arise. This is part of a roster pattern. The hours of the post may fluctuate and can be considered between the hours of 8am - 8pm. This post is part-time 18.75hrs a week - days and hours are negotiable if successful at interview

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

  • Experience in a team environment
  • Experience working with people
  • Achieved or Equivalent GCSE's in English and Maths of C and above

Desirable

  • Desire to work with people
  • Desire to learn new skills
  • Previous NHS or social care experience
Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

  • Experience in a team environment
  • Experience working with people
  • Achieved or Equivalent GCSE's in English and Maths of C and above

Desirable

  • Desire to work with people
  • Desire to learn new skills
  • Previous NHS or social care experience

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

T&O Pathway Lead

Kirsty Derrick

kirsty.derrick@nbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

339-CCS4001-LGG

Job locations

Southmead Hospital North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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