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Occupational Therapy Support Worker

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol, BS10 5NB £25,760 – £27,476 a year Permanent Posted 1 September 2026 Apply by 15 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol

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This role is listed by an employer that holds a live Home Office sponsor licence on the Skilled Worker route.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2222, Occupational therapists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Public reference figures for that route: the general salary minimum is £25,000 a year, and salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement. Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with previous health or social care experience to support our team in providing occupational therapy to acute inpatients within complex care medicine at Southmead Hospital.

The post may close early if sufficient applications are received so you are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Please note: this vacancy is part time 19.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, you will work with patients on the wards and in therapy areas to provide a range of interventions to facilitate recovery and promote independence. This will include 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.

To understand more about Occupational Therapy at Southmead Hospital, click here to watch our video.

About us

The newly formed Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work. Situated in the vibrant city of Bristol, Southmead Hospital is an award-winning building opened in 2014, offering exceptional facilities for patients and staff. We are a large teaching trust that provides multiple specialties including regional services for neurosciences, major trauma, orthopaedics and surgery (major arterial centre and burns & plastics).

There is plenty of support in each team with development opportunities and training courses available. Additional benefits include award schemes for excellence, staff restaurants, green spaces and an extensive wellbeing programme.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

339-CCS4967-BAL-A

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within acute clinical settings under the direction and supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist. The role involves implementing delegated rehabilitation programmes, assisting patients to maximise independence in activities of daily living, supporting discharge planning and maintaining accurate clinical records. The post holder will work directly with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team, monitoring and reporting patient progress and undertaking administrative, equipment and departmental duties to support the effective and efficient delivery of the Occupational Therapy service.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qual

Essential

  • GCSE Level Education or Equivalent
  • Evidence of Literacy & Numeracy Skills

Desirable

  • Level 3 qualification in health or social care

Work Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a healthcare, social care or patient-facing environment
  • Experience supporting patients with rehabilitation or daily living activities

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Good Written Communication/IT Skills
  • Knowledge of rehabilitation, disability and the role of Occupational Therapy in promoting independence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/

Apply now

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