Occupational Therapist, Medicine Respiratory Therapy Team Lead

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bristol is seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to lead the Medical Respiratory Therapy Team. The role includes treating complex medical patients, providing evidence-based care, and managing a caseload while supervising team members. This full-time position requires commitment to weekend working. The contract is fixed-term until 25/10/2026.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute and respiratory medicine setting, treating complex medical patients.
• Provide evidence-based treatments and ensure up-to-date care.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and manage your own caseload.
• Provide professional supervision to the Occupational Therapist in the Medical Team.
• Commit to 1:4 weekend working plus 2 bank holidays per year.

Job description

Overview

Band 7 Occupational Therapist – Medical Respiratory Therapy Team Lead BRI site. Fixed term until 25/10/2026, full time (37.5 hours per week, 1.0 WTE).

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute and respiratory medicine setting, treating and managing complex medical patients in an in‑patient environment.
• Provide evidence‑based treatments, challenge current practice, and ensure up‑to‑date care.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, manage your own caseload and oversee the workload of other team members.
• Provide professional supervision to the Occupational Therapist working in the Medical Team.
• Remain flexible to meet the changing needs of the caseload; commit to 1:4 weekend working plus 2 bank holidays per year.

Contact

For further information or an informal chat please contact Daisy Gold (Therapy Pathway Lead for Medicine) on 01934 647 102.

EEO Statement

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the local population. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025.