Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist - Bristol

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen in Bristol Physiotherapy and Exercise Team for a skilled Band 6 (or experienced Band 5) physiotherapist to work within an inpatient setting for mental health services.

The Physiotherapy and Exercise Team is a multi-professional mental health team that works alongside a range of allied health professionals and therapists.

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, has a broad range of knowledge and skills and is either experienced in working with people who have mental health needs or is open to learning about working in this highly rewarding setting. Within this role there is flexibility of working hours, and you will also benefit a manageable caseload size to allow engagement in CPD and training opportunities.

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to contact us using the details below for an informal conversation about the role and service.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Physiotherapy team for Mental Health within various settings as part of an integrated service.

To offer specialist physiotherapy assessments and interventions within various settings both ward based and community, following the integrated care programme plan, liaising with all appropriate parties particularly the Care Co-ordinator

To be involved in education both of student physiotherapists and other personnel.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing.

The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

342-BR173-1025

Job locations

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane

Bristol

BS4 5BJ