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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 21 hours per week (21 hours over minimum three days, must work a Thursday)
Job ref
387-DT3432-NG
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Weston General Hospital Physiotherapy department
Town
Weston-super-Mare
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/02/2026 08:00
Interview date
18/02/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust logo

Therapy Technician Band 3

Band 3

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Job overview

The post-holder will work under the supervision of a registered Therapist and will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation service for Outpatients with musculoskeletal conditions (MSK) at Weston General Hospital. 

The post holder will deliver a defined range of activities within groups and 1-1 appointments, which will include an element of problem solving and use of initiative. Overall responsibility for the therapy management of the patient remains with the registered Therapists.

This role includes non-clinical tasks, such as stock taking & ordering equipment, which are essential to the smooth running of the department. The core working hours are 08:30-16:00 the post holder may be required to contribute to late working or weekends.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, great time management skills and have relevant experience of working as part of a team. This will include an element of problem solving and use of initiative. 

Technicians will need to be aware of and appropriately manage sensitive and /or complicated information related to patient’s diagnosis or social situation. They will be able to carry out specific rehabilitation activities to improve core function skills such as balance, mobility, upper limb strength and function.

Understanding the role of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in an outpatient setting will be assessed at interview and experience of working in a healthcare setting is essential.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • • Basic information technology skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level II in Health or Social Care or equivalent
  • Maths and English GCSE grade C or equivalent
  • Healthcare training either formal or informal

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent experience in a healthcare setting e.g. Support worker in nursing / therapies (within the last twelve months).
  • Experience of working within a team
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within a Therapy setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Effective written & verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate clear understanding of role & responsibility.
  • Ability to work alone and on a 1 to1 basis
  • Ability to use own initiative to problem solve within scope of role.

Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Credible and mature attitude
  • Commitment to own professional development
  • Committed to team working
  • Proactive attitude
  • Commitment to Trust values (Supportive, respectful, innovative and collaborative

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Effective listening skills
  • Demonstrate ability for planning and prioritisation
  • Demonstrate an awareness to & sensitivity to other team members.
  • Ability to feedback information to members of the MDT within limits of role & responsibility.
  • A basic knowledge of occupational therapy and physiotherapy
  • Flexible approach to work

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDDisability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthMenopause Workplace PledgeDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldPride In Veterans

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Fiona Powell
Job title
Pathway lead MSK
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01173422201
Additional information

Please contact Ben Attwood on (01934) 647041 for further information and an informal visit.

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