North Bristol NHS Trust
Physiotherapy Support Worker
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Physiotherapy Support Worker
Physiotherapy Support Worker – Medicine Pathway
North Bristol NHS Trust (now Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, effective 1 July 2026) invites applications for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapy Support Worker. Join one of the UK’s largest NHS trusts as we merge to create better outcomes for patients and a sustainable future for staff.
About the Role
We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and call our hybrid success: "your work fits around your home life". If this means flexible working, discuss it in your application.
As a Black, Asian, or minority ethnic (BAME) candidate, we encourage you to apply—these groups remain under-represented.
This role is critical; it is ideal for those looking to gain hands-on physiotherapy experience in an NHS setting while contributing to multidisciplinary care for patients recovering from illness.
Job Overview
This opportunity is for a Physiotherapy Support Worker within the Medicine Pathway, specifically on Gastroenterology, Ward 7B Medicine, and Infectious Diseases wards. Your role will be crucial in assisting physiotherapists to help patients regain motility, mental confidence, and independence, preparing them for safe discharge.
You’ll work within a collaborative, supportive team, helping deliver high-quality patient care. This experience will be invaluable whether you seek long-term NHS career progression or further medical education.
Location: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust hospitals and specialist wards.
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Main Duties
As a Physiotherapy Support Worker, you will be expected to:
- Work with specialist medicine patients across designated wards
- Support physiotherapists in delivering and initiating rehabilitation programmes
- Help promote and supervise patients’ independence and timely discharge
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team (including nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals)
- Work under indirect supervision from aspiring (or current) physiotherapy colleagues
- Achieve exposure within a large NHS Trust, gaining a well-rounded understanding of patient rehabilitation
Requirements & Person Specification
Essential Criteria
✔ Education or equivalent experience:
- GCSE Maths & English (Grade A-C / 4+)
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or relevant vocational qualification or experience
- Desire and evidence of growth in learning a health/social care role
✔ Work experience:
- Prior support worker experience (ideally in health or social care)
- Experience in a healthcare or hospital environment desired
✔ Skills & attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Time management (prioritisation, punctuality, constructing workload)
- Ability to work independently with guidance from registered professionals
- Team player attitude
- Basic IT proficiency (e.g., email, word processing)
Desirable Criteria (optional but advantageous):
- Background in a hospitals-based setting
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What’s in it for You?
- Part of a merger resulting in quality patient care and workforce diversity.
- Support for career development, training, and work-life balance.
- Commitment to trust-wide diversity, inclusivity, and equality.
Key Notes
⚠ Prompt application encouraged: This vacancy closes early when sufficient applications arrive. Apply immediately if interested.
- Refer to our in-depth [Job Description PDF](https://ruppeatrathone/jp hisp.pdf) for further duties.
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Our anti-discriminatory Trust employs ~12,000 colleagues over diverse education, experience, and backgrounds. We aim to deliver next-gen patient care through innovation.
Join Our Healthcare Journey
Apply in confidence – whether you’re looking for long-term progression here or future study plans in allied health. Let’s shape brilliant healthcare together.
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