Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Technician - Musculoskeletal Outpatients

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bristol seeks a Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant to support patient recovery alongside a dedicated team. Responsibilities include organizing treatment sessions, adapting plans, and assisting in rehabilitation. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, computer literacy, and a team-oriented attitude. This role requires participation in weekend duties and mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Will work under the indirect supervision of a registered physiotherapist.
• Ability to adapt and progress treatment plans.
• Capability to attend training sessions and comply with trust's requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organise and implement physical treatment sessions.
• Lead or assist group rehabilitation sessions.
• Coordinate patient groups and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Proficient computer literacy

Team-player attitude

Education

Band 4 level physiotherapy employment

Job description

Position Summary

The post holder will work as a Band 4 role under the supervision of a registered physiotherapist, as part of the North Bristol Trust Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal Outpatient team. You will facilitate recovery and promote independence for patients referred by physiotherapists, and you will work alongside a dynamic, experienced team of registered clinicians and support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and implement physical treatment sessions following treatment protocols, monitoring patient progress.
• Adapt or progress treatment plans with advice from qualified physiotherapy staff.
• Lead or assist group rehabilitation sessions that promote exercise and self‑management skills.
• Carry out indirect patient‑related duties such as booking appointments, coordinating patient groups, and liaising with the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Assist with both the administrative and clinical aspects of rehabilitation groups.
• Attend all mandatory training provided by the trust.
• Participate in the weekend rota on inpatient orthopaedic/trauma wards – one weekend day every four weeks, plus one weekend bank holiday and one weekday bank holiday per year.
• Use multiple computer systems effectively; strong IT knowledge is essential.

Working Hours and Schedule

There is limited flexibility on working hours and days, to be discussed at interview. The weekend rota described above will also apply.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Band 4 level physiotherapy employment.
• Will work under the indirect supervision of a registered physiotherapist.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt and progress treatment plans.
• Proficient computer literacy; strong IT knowledge.
• Proactive and team‑player attitude, with willingness to support the service and take on delegated duties.
• Capability to attend training sessions and remain compliant with the trust's requirements.

Equality and Diversity

North Bristol NHS Trust is an anti‑discriminatory organisation and actively seeks to build a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We welcome applications from all under‑represented groups and are committed to equality of opportunity.

Additional Information

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support or advice, please contact us on tel [phone].

North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.