Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Brachial Plexus/PNI

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to join the South West Plexus Team (SWePT) at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. The role involves delivering clinical leadership, improving patient care for brachial plexus injuries, and participating in audits and research. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered with experience in neuro-musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Competitive salary offered, along with a part-time contract.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience in management of nerve injury or upper limb disorders.
• Essential: Experience delivering service change and improvement.
• Desirable: Experience working with traumatic injuries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the SWePT team.
• Co-lead the Multidisciplinary Brachial Plexus outpatient clinics.
• Provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Counselling and advocacy skills

Education

HCPC registered Physiotherapist

Evidence of post-graduate training in neuro-musculoskeletal rehabilitation

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Overview

The South West Plexus Team (SWePT) is a new UK regional specialist centre for the treatment of brachial plexus injuries and complex peripheral nerve injuries. The unit manages emergencies from acute trauma and referrals for chronic problems (e.g., nerve compressions including thoracic outlet syndrome) and nerve tumours in the upper and lower limbs. The SWePT team is composed of Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and a CNS. Our vision is to provide evidence-based, collaborative and compassionate care within a supportive team environment.

Main duties

The Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in SWePT will deliver an enhanced level of practice and clinical leadership within the patient pathway. They will work with the wider MDT to guide local services and deliver care regionally. They will actively participate in and lead service evaluations and audits, with opportunities for research.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is to enable our teams to be the best they can be to provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We value all people as individuals and aim to be anti-discriminatory, welcoming applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Details

Date posted: 08 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year, pro rata (dependent on NHS experience)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 339-NMSK1965-TJC

Job locations: Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will work with the whole team to oversee the day-to-day running of the SWePT team.
• They will co-lead the Multidisciplinary (MDT) Brachial Plexus outpatient clinics and will be line managed by the Consultant Physiotherapist in Brachial Plexus Injury.
• They will act as a clinical leader to plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the physiotherapy service for Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve injuries.
• They will support the MDT in service delivery, including management of referrals, participation in clinics, and making onwards referrals as required.
• Provide autonomous, advanced physiotherapy assessment, treatment, advice and education for patients, carers/families and staff within the Brachial Plexus Injury, Thoracic Outlet and Peripheral Nerve Injury outpatient clinics.
• As Physiotherapy Lead within the MDT, provide specialist advice on holistic management strategies and work with Consultants and the local/regional MDT to formulate management plans.
• Provide training and education to other healthcare professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, hand therapists and students) and act as an expert resource within the SWePT service.
• Deputise for the Consultant Physiotherapist as appropriate.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

• Essential: HCPC registered Physiotherapist
• Essential: Evidence of post-graduate training in neuro-musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neuro-disability, upper limb disorders and/or peripheral nerve injury (including hand therapy or thoracic outlet syndrome)
• Desirable: Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and relevant Clinical Interest Group
• Desirable: MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (completed or in progress)

Work Experience

• Essential: Experience in the management of nerve injury or upper limb disorders (including MSK/neuro UL/hand therapy)
• Essential: Experience delivering service change and improvement/audit/research initiatives
• Desirable: Experience of working with traumatic injuries

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Essential: Leadership experience
• Desirable: Counselling and advocacy skills to support staff, patients and carers

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

• Essential: Experience of audit/research/service evaluation

Compliance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. See the UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.

Employer details

Employer: North Bristol NHS Trust

Address: Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB

Employer website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk