Band 6 Physiotherapist - Critical Care Rotation

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist for a critical care rotation. This role involves treating patients with severe respiratory failure and complex rehabilitation needs. The position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• Experience working in a critical care environment managing respiratory and rehabilitation needs.
• Evidence of contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients from admission through to transition of care on the wards.
• Manage own caseload alongside working as part of the MDT on the unit.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Assessment

Organizational Skills

Education

Postgraduate Experience

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Band 6 Physiotherapist - Critical Care Rotation

Band 6

Main area critical care Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 7 months (Rotating from UHBW to NBT) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1:4 weekend working plus 1 Bank holiday) Job ref 387-DT1825-DA

Site Upper Maudlin Street Town Bristol Salary £37,338 - £44,962 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 21/05/2025 23:59

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Do you want to develop your skills and knowledge working in two specialist Critical Care Units in Bristol ?

We might have the perfect job for you.

We are delighted to be advertising a fixed term, c ross-site rotation S pecialist Band 6 Physiotherapy post in Critical Care, working at UHBW and at NBT.

The rotation will start at UHBW on the 6th of October 2025 – you will rotate to NBT on the 3rd of December 2025 until 27 th April 2026.

Main duties of the job

You will be working with patients from a range of clinical pathways including Severe Respiratory Failure inc luding ECMO , Major Trauma inc luding neurosurgery, Cardiac and Thoracic surgery and complex rehabilitation. You will treat patients from admission through to transition of care on the wards and follow up clinic post discharge.

We are looking for a Physiotherapist who already has experience working in a critical care unit . You will be naturally empathetic, demonstrating good communication skills to facilitate close working relationships with both service users and staff.

You will need to be creative and flexible to meet the changing needs of the caseload and service.

You will demonstrate leadership qualities and take an active interest in the teaching and development of others.

You will manage your own caseload, alongside working as part of the MDT on the unit .

There will be a commitment to 1:4 weekend working + 2 bank holiday throughout a year. There is also a requirement to contribute to the Respiratory on-call rota.

You will work under the terms and conditions of UHBW as the host site .

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 and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience of working within a Critical Care environment managing both respiratory and rehabilitation needs
• Post graduate experience of working in a range of clinical areas
• Experience of participation in Respiratory on-call service
• Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team &/ or multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience at Band 6
• Evidence of previous experience & participation in audit

Knowledge & Experience

• Evidence of contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
• Evidence of clinical supervision of students & technician staff

Skillls & Abilities

• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
• Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
• Excellent organisational skills
• Leadership Skills

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
• Ability to travel between sites
• Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
• Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carrying out concurrent activities

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Physiotherapy
• Competent IT Skills
• Ability to effect & manage change

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Name Helen Phillips Job title Pathway Lead Critical Care & Surgery Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01173422201 Additional information

Tom Lunn - UHBW B7 Physiotherapist - [e-mail]

Louise Hichens - NBT Pathway Lead - [e-mail]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address United Bristol Healthcare Trust
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
Success
BS2 8HW
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