Lead T&O Physiotherapist — Limb Reconstruction

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Trauma and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist to become Team Lead with an interest in limb reconstruction. The post is mainly based at Bristol Royal Infirmary, with potential work at Southmead Hospital, and will support a busy inpatient and outpatient pathway.

The role combines leadership of the T+O Therapy Team (22.5 hours) with leading therapy across the limb reconstruction pathway (15 hours).

Qualifications

• Compassionate, proactive clinician with drive to improve patient care.
• Experience in T+O and understanding limb reconstruction pathway.
• Advanced skills in assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment of complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the T+O therapy team, sharing operational management responsibilities.
• Deliver therapy along the limb reconstruction pathway from pre-op to follow-up.
• Participate in MDT clinics and contribute to service development.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Limb reconstruction knowledge

Job description

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Trauma and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist to become Team Lead with an interest in limb reconstruction. The post is mainly based at Bristol Royal Infirmary, with potential work at Southmead Hospital, and will support a busy inpatient and outpatient pathway.

The role combines leadership of the T+O Therapy Team (22.5 hours) with leading therapy across the limb reconstruction pathway (15 hours).