Therapy Support Worker - Band 3 | North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol inBristol PUBLISHED WED 15 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Therapy Support Worker - Band 3 | North Bristol NHS Trust Job details Posting date: 15 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rota for part time roles Hours: Full time Closing date: 14 November 2025 Location: Bristol, BS10 5NB Company: North Bristol NHS Job type: Permanent Job reference: 7541179/339-CCS1179-RUH Apply for this job Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with previous health or social care experience to support occupational therapy and physiotherapy within the neurosciences specialty. This involves working with acute inpatients who have newly diagnosed or long term neurological conditions, as well as those undergoing neurosurgical procedures. The post may close early if sufficient applications are received so you are advised to apply as soon as possible. This integrated role is to assist patients with difficulties such as reduced balance, reduced range of movement, reduced mobility & muscle strength, cognitive impairment and reduced confidence improve their ability to manage activities of daily living. A range of therapy interventions are delivered, under the supervision of registered occupational therapists or physiotherapists to facilitate recovery and promote independence. This includes supporting individuals to use the toilet, wash & dress or carry out other domestic tasks. You may also be required to support groups and facilitate other meaningful activities. North Bristol NHS Trust is a great place to work. Situated in the vibrant city of Bristol is our award-winning building opened in 2, offering exceptional facilities for patients and staff alike. We are a large teaching trust that is the regional centre for neurosciences, providing specialist services for the south west of England. The Trust alsoprovides multiple other specialties including regional services for major trauma, orthopaedics and surgery (major arterial centre and burns & plastics). Further training and CPD opportunities are available to help you develop your knowledge and skills. In addition, regular supervision and support is available within the team. Additional benefits include award schemes for excellence, staff restaurants, green spaces and an extensive wellbeing programme. Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist the post holder is expected to: • Treat patients within acute specialties, providing a range of interventions to facilitate recovery and promote independence. • Work with patients towards their functional goals and assist timely discharge from hospital. Tasks include personal and domestic activities of daily living, organising and implementing physical treatment sessions from treatment protocols, monitoring patient progress, adapting treatment as necessary with advice from an occupational therapist. • The role involves both direct patient contact and indirect patient related duties. It is also necessary to undertake some administration and departmental duties. This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025