Therapy Technician Band 3

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

The closing date is 11 February 2026

The post-holder will work under the supervision of a registered Therapist and will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation service for Outpatients with musculoskeletal conditions (MSK) at Weston General Hospital.

The post holder will deliver a defined range of activities within groups and 1-1 appointments, which will include an element of problem-solving and use of initiative. Overall responsibility for the therapy management of the patient remains with the registered Therapists.

This role includes non-clinical tasks, such as stock taking and ordering equipment, which are essential to the smooth running of the department. The core working hours are 08:30-16:00; the post holder may be required to contribute to late working or weekends.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, great time management skills and have relevant experience of working as part of a team. This will include an element of problem solving and use of initiative.

Technicians will need to be aware of and appropriately manage sensitive and/or complicated information related to patient s diagnosis or social situation. They will be able to carry out specific rehabilitation activities to improve core function skills such as balance, mobility, upper limb strength and function.

Understanding the role of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in an outpatient setting will be assessed at interview and experience of working in a healthcare setting is essential.

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.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

• Basic information technology skills

• NVQ Level II in Health or Social Care or equivalent
• Maths and English GCSE grade C or equivalent
• Healthcare training either formal or informal

• Recent experience in a healthcare setting e.g. Support worker in nursing / therapies (within the last twelve months).
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working within a Therapy setting

• Demonstrate clear understanding of role & responsibility.
• Ability to work alone and on a 1 to 1 basis
• Ability to use own initiative to problem solve within scope of role.
• Credible and mature attitude
• Commitment to own professional development
• Committed to team working
• Committed to Trust values (Supportive, respectful, innovative and collaborative)

• Demonstrate ability for planning and prioritisation
• Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to other team members.
• Ability to feedback information to members of the MDT within limits of role & responsibility.
• A basic knowledge of occupational therapy and physiotherapy
• Flexible approach to work

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Weston General Hospital Physiotherapy department

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Permanent

Part-time

387-DT3432-NG

Weston General Hospital…