Job summary This post will work within the Medicine Physiotherapy service at North Bristol's main site at Southmead. The Medicine pathway is a large team covering a variety of clinical settings including Older Persons Medicine, Frailty short stay, Elgar Enablement Unit and specialist medical areas such as infectious diseases and gastro. This role is a senior support worker role providing physiotherapy interventions to acutely unwell adults within medicine both with other colleagues and autonomously. A full training and in service training program is available for the successful candidate. This post is for 37.5hrs a day working pattern prominently Monday-Friday but does include a weekend commitment of one weekend day a month with time back in the week which is rostered. This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vOt1qN_Ey_TM Main duties of the job You would be working within one of the Medicine Physiotherapy teams as part of a large multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Specialist Nurses, Dietitians and Medical staff. The work is varied, and opportunities are available to rotate into the different medical areas. You will provide physiotherapy assessments, exercise plans and support patients through their journey including discharge. This role will include undertaking duties as part of a 7-day rostered working pattern Click here to watch our video and understand more about Physiotherapy at NBT https://www.youtube.com/watch?vOt1qN_Ey_TM About us North Bristol NHS Trust provides hospital and community healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, plus we're a regional centre for neurosciences, plastics, burns, orthopaedics and renal. Our aim is to deliver exceptional healthcare for all our patients and carers. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 339-CCS9344-BAL Job locations Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust Southmead Road Bristol BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for own caseload following referral from a Physiotherapist, adhering to specified therapeutic programs and protocols, monitoring patient progress and adapting treatment as necessary. Supporting discharge planning for patients including completion of discharge paperwork. Supporting other support workers to manage their caseloads, support support worker training and working with undergraduate students out on placement. Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for own caseload following referral from a Physiotherapist, adhering to specified therapeutic programs and protocols, monitoring patient progress and adapting treatment as necessary. Supporting discharge planning for patients including completion of discharge paperwork. Supporting other support workers to manage their caseloads, support support worker training and working with undergraduate students out on placement. Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential Evidence of higher level apprenticeship, foundation degree or equivalent clinical experience Evidence of a continued desire to learn and develop self. Work experience Essential Experience of healthcare environment Desirable Experience working as therapy support worker Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential Knowledge of role and relevant skills required Ability to prioritise workloads Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Desirable Experience working with Medical patients including frailty Qualities/Special Circumstances Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills An empathetic attitude towards patients Experience of working in high pressured environments Desirable Experience of working in areas with high demands/pressures Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential Evidence of higher level apprenticeship, foundation degree or equivalent clinical experience Evidence of a continued desire to learn and develop self. Work experience Essential Experience of healthcare environment Desirable Experience working as therapy support worker Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential Knowledge of role and relevant skills required Ability to prioritise workloads Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Desirable Experience working with Medical patients including frailty Qualities/Special Circumstances Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills An empathetic attitude towards patients Experience of working in high pressured environments Desirable Experience of working in areas with high demands/pressures 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)