Trauma & Orthopaedic Static Physiotherapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to specialise in Trauma & Orthopaedics at Weston General Hospital. You will work across both trauma and elective pathways, developing your skills and expertise in this clinical area. The position involves working as part of an integrated team, receiving regular clinical supervision, and contributing to a supportive and flexible environment. It's ideal for someone passionate about T&O looking to advance their career and leadership skills.
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council registered
- Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
- Knowledge, skills and abilities - 1
- A variety of experience in core areas, as postgraduate physiotherapist i.e. care of the elderly, musculoskeletal, respiratory & neurological, dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
- Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Effective communication skills both verbal & written
- Experience of working within trauma and orthopaedic pathways as a Band 6 (or equivalent)
- Knowledge, skills and abilities - 2
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
- Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Competent IT Skills
- Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Physiotherapy
- Ability to effect & manage change
- Leadership Skills
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
- Clinical Supervision of students and assistant staff
- Experience of discharge planning
- Evidence of previous experience and participation in audit
- Proactive attitude
- Committed to team working
- Desire to work in this role and commitment to the trust values
- Demonstrates interest and passion to work in T&O speciality
- Education and qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council registered
- Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development
- Involvement in relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
- Knowledge, skills and abilities - 1
- A variety of experience in core areas, as postgraduate physiotherapist i.e. care of the elderly, musculoskeletal, respiratory & neurological, dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
- Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Effective communication skills both verbal & written
- Experience of working within trauma and orthopaedic pathways as a Band 6 (or equivalent)
- Knowledge, skills and abilities - 2
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
- Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Competent IT Skills
- Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Physiotherapy
- Ability to effect & manage change
- Leadership Skills
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
- Clinical Supervision of students and assistant staff
- Experience of discharge planning
- Evidence of previous experience and participation in audit
- Proactive attitude
- Committed to team working
- Desire to work in this role and commitment to the trust values
- Demonstrates interest and passion to work in T&O speciality
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Trauma & Orthopaedic Static Physiotherapist
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
In this post, you will have the opportunity to work across the key areas of the Trauma & Orthopaedics, including both trauma and elective pathways at our well established Weston site. This is an exciting opportunity to delve into the T&O speciality and develop your skill and expertise.
Are you passionate about trauma and orthopaedics? Are you looking for the next step in your career? Or maybe an opportunity to concentrate on a specific clinical area while developing your leadership skills? T&O is a great place to make these steps. We have a culture which is fun, can-do and very friendly, where we aim to make everyone feel welcome, able to speak up and learn together.
Join our inclusive, supportive and flexible team to deliver an excellent service to our T&O population.
This vacancy may close early if high volumes of applications are received
Main duties of the job
You will be part of an integrated team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Technicians who work closely together on a day to day basis allowing plenty of opportunity for informal learning and peer support.
You will have protected and regular clinical supervision from your allocated mentor, but also be well supported informally on a day to day basis by
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