Job summary
Fancy dipping your toes in to something new?
Are you an organised, empathetic team player that enjoys working with people in a warm relaxing environment? Why not apply for a position in our small but lovely Hydrotherapy team?
We are looking for a band 3 Physiotherapy technician to work in the adult aquatic physiotherapy team at the hydrotherapy pool at Bristol Royal Infirmary. This is a 0.5 WTE, fixed term post covering a career break which ends October 2025.
The post holder will have ideally worked in a therapeutic environment with a background of clinical experience. The hydrotherapy pool is used by the musculoskeletal physiotherapy teams, treating acute and chronic conditions. Aquatic physiotherapy treatment is carried out in the pool so the successful candidate will need to be confident in water.
The physiotherapy technician will work alongside qualified physiotherapists, with patients on a one to one basis and in group formats, implementing specific and agreed treatment programmes planned by the qualified Physiotherapists. The post holder will need to be creative; adapting exercises, activities and games to promote improvements in function and achieve patient goals but also be able to identify when a patient needs to be reviewed by the Physiotherapist.
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Main duties of the job
The hydrotherapy pool is used by the musculoskeletal physiotherapy teams, treating acute and chronic conditions. The post holder will have ideally worked in a therapeutic environment with a background of clinical experience. Aquatic physiotherapy treatment is carried out in the pool, the successful candidate will need to be confident in water.
The physiotherapy technician will work alongside qualified physiotherapists, with patients on a one to one basis and in group format, implementing specific and agreed treatment programmes for patients to improve their function and achieve their goals.
The post holder will be responsible for setting up and closing down of the pool and includes general maintenance and cleanliness of the department including administrative tasks for both the hydrotherapy and outpatient therapy department. This includes welcoming patients, booking appointments, stock ordering, cleaning and checking of equipment, printing and supporting the Physiotherapists who are treating in the pool. They will be able to multi-task, be flexible and manage their own time with changing daily demands in the department.
They will possess good written communication skills in order to document treatments in patient records, and be computer literate using hospital based computer systems for recording data, statistics and managing patient bookings.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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The post holder will be flexible to meet the changing needs of the caseload and service, be able to plan their own time to carry out a variety of non-clinical tasks, naturally empathetic, demonstrate good communication skills to facilitate close working relationships with both service users and staff. The technician will be responsible for non-clinical tasks such as notes filing, stock ordering, cleaning, printing and the day to day upkeep of the pool.
A comprehensive induction plan and in-service training programmes and staff appraisal systems are in operation to help you develop to meet the demands of the post. We actively support continued professional development.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position as the salary would not meet the threshold with the advertised hours.
We look forward to your application!
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Job overview cont.)
The post holder will be flexible to meet the changing needs of the caseload and service, be able to plan their own time to carry out a variety of non-clinical tasks, naturally empathetic, demonstrate good communication skills to facilitate close working relationships with both service users and staff. The technician will be responsible for non-clinical tasks such as notes filing, stock ordering, cleaning, printing and the day to day upkeep of the pool.
A comprehensive induction plan and in-service training programmes and staff appraisal systems are in operation to help you develop to meet the demands of the post. We actively support continued professional development.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position as the salary would not meet the threshold with the advertised hours.
We look forward to your application!
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE grade C or equivalent
Desirable
- Healthcare training
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working with the general public / dealing with people
- Previous experience working in healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of working in a pool environment
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Basic keyboard / IT skills
- Ability for planning and prioritisation
- Ability to work on a one to one basis
- A basic knowledge of physiotherapy
- Ability to work alone
- Dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to write clearly and legibly
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE grade C or equivalent
Desirable
- Healthcare training
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working with the general public / dealing with people
- Previous experience working in healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of working in a pool environment
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Basic keyboard / IT skills
- Ability for planning and prioritisation
- Ability to work on a one to one basis
- A basic knowledge of physiotherapy
- Ability to work alone
- Dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to write clearly and legibly
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.
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.
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
