Registered Therapist

Overview

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within the Trust. Click on this link to find out about our values  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 (MSK) conditions at Weston General Hospital.

The core working hours are 08:30‑16:00; the post‑holder may be required to contribute to late working or weekends.

• Deliver a defined range of activities within groups and 1‑1 appointments, including problem solving and use of initiative.
• Contribute to the therapy management of the patient under the responsibility of registered Therapists.
• Carry out specific rehabilitation activities to improve core function skills such as balance, mobility, upper limb strength and function.
• Perform non‑clinical tasks such as stock taking and ordering equipment essential to the smooth running of the department.
• Work as part of a team, demonstrating excellent communication skills and great time‑management skills.

• Relevant experience of working in a healthcare setting; experience of working in an outpatient setting is essential.
• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in an outpatient setting will be assessed at interview.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage sensitive and/or complicated information related to patient's diagnosis or social situation.
• Fluent English to an appropriate standard (assessed at interview).

• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details securely.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system and to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
• We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing and your career development through management and training support – developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points‑based system.
• Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via c.jobs or  e‑mails and we will never ask you for any payments.

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. 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.