Return to practice - Adult Therapies
Employer: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bristol, BS2 8HW
Pay: £32,073 - £39,043 (This is an unpaid post)
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full time
Disability Confident: Yes
Closing Date: 20/06/2026
About this job
Our Adult Therapies Return to Practice programme supports clinicians with previous experience as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, or Speech & Language Therapists to return to practice, refresh skills, and reinstate HCPC registration.
The programme is unpaid and will not guarantee a role offer at the end; eligible candidates may be offered bank positions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Former HCPC registrants (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Therapist, Dietitian) living in England who plan to return to work in England.
- Those who have completed a UK HCPC approved programme and have never been registered or practised.
- Registrants who remained on the HCPC register for more than two years after qualifying but have not practised and consider themselves out of practice.
- Not open to internationally qualified clinicians who already have HCPC registration.
Responsibilities
- Complete trust induction and contracted hours.
- Participate in clinical practice across varied settings.
- Engage in formal development opportunities, clinical supervision, and support to complete HCPC re‑registration application.
- Promote Trust values and maintain effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.
- Adhere to time management and register with NHSE 'RTP' programme.
The post requires effective communication skills, collaborative working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and good time management.
Benefits
The programme offers dedicated supervision and mentorship, tailored learning opportunities, skill refresher guidance, and a supportive team environment.
UHBW is an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident employer.
Contact Details:
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