Education / Training / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of higher level apprenticeship, foundation degree or equivalent clinical experience
- Evidence of a continued desire to learn and develop self.
Work experience – Essential criteria
- Experience of healthcare environment
Work experience – Desirable criteria
- Experience working as therapy support worker
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Essential criteria
- Knowledge of role and relevant skills required
- Ability to prioritise workloads
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Desirable criteria
- Experience working with Medical patients including frailty
Qualities/Special Circumstances – Essential criteria
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- An empathetic attitude towards patients
- Experience of working in high pressured environments
Qualities/Special Circumstances – Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in areas with high demands/pressures
Job Overview
This senior support worker role is within the Medicine Physiotherapy service at North Bristol’s main site in Southmead. The role provides physiotherapy interventions to acutely unwell adults across various medical specialties, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The post rotates between clinical areas every six months. Working hours are 7.5 hours a day, Monday to Friday, with one weekend day a month.
Main Duties
- Provide physiotherapy assessments, exercise plans and support patients through their care journey including discharge planning
- Undertake duties in line with the 7‑day rostered working pattern
- Manage own caseload following referral from a physiotherapist, adhering to specified therapeutic programmes and protocols, monitoring progress and adapting treatment as necessary
- Support discharge planning and complete discharge paperwork
- Support and train other support workers and undergraduate students
Employment Details
Employment is within the Medicine Physiotherapy service at North Bristol NHS Trust. The role offers a full training and in‑service programme. The position will also be subject to the National Health Service grading system, with progression through the scale by annual increments.
Equality and Diversity
North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and ensuring equal opportunity. The Trust particularly encourages applications from candidates underrepresented in the workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Legal Requirements
Strict pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencing post.
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