Physiotherapist - Older Persons Therapy Outpatients
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS14 0DEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
Are you a Physiotherapist with an interest in falls and frailty? Are you looking for the next step in your career? Or maybe you're looking for a chang...
- The post holder will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, integrated and efficient therapeutic service for patients referred for Physiotherapy out-patients service at South Bristol Community Hospital
- The post holder will be responsible for a separate and designated caseload.
- The post holder will take an active part in their own development and will seek help and advice accordingly.
- Band 6 staff will work alongside non-registered staff and may delegate some activities.
- The post holder will be supported by a Band 7 Team lead
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Education and qualifications
Essential: - Degree in Physiotherapy; - HCPC Registration; - Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable: - Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy; - Involvement in relevant special interest groups
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of previous experience and participation in audit
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrate assessment, analytical and reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling
- Knowledge of clinical governance & its application to Physiotherapy
- Presentation skills
- Competent Information Technology skills
Desirable: - Ability to effect and manage change
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a registered Physiotherapist within a Multi-disciplinary Team.
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Desirable: - Previous experience at Band 6; - Clinical supervision of students and therapy technicians; - Experience or knowledge of working in a community setting
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, verbal & written
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Leadership skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
11 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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