About this role
Job summary
This post requires a graduate level state-registered physiotherapist with relevant clinical experience
The post holder will:
Provide specialised and evidence-based physiotherapy in the clinical areas as part of a 7-day service
Provide clinical support, guidance and supervision for band 5 staff, apprentices, students and Rehabilitation Assistants working
Assist the Team Leads in the planning, co-ordinating, delivery and evaluation of the Therapy service
Deputise on behalf of the Team Lead on both clinical issues and leadership duties within the Team
Have a broad understanding of physiotherapy specialities and of wider departmental/ professional issues
Partake in weekend working, respiratory on-call duties and other clinical extended hours services as rotations require
Main duties of the job
Provide a high standard of Physiotherapy to Inpatient and iMsK services.
Actively participate in their own clinical development.
Provide a high level of Physiotherapy input to the service users.
Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department.
Provide clinical supervision, support and training to Peers, Band 5 Physiotherapists, Assistants and Students.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
*Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy *Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning
Desirable
*Post-graduate accredited course in rehabilitation or relevant post graduate courses
Experience Essential
*Proven post graduate experience with extensive clinical experience relevant to the post *To have completed a variety of rotations and acquired core skills relevant to the post *Experience of a wide range of clinical rehabilitation areas in an acute setting *Experience working as part of a Respiratory On-call and/or twilight service *Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
*Knowledge of clinical governance *Experience of service development and evaluation *Experience working as a practice placement educator including relevant training *Experience of working in the NHS
Additional Criteria Essential
*HCPC Registration
Desirable
*Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy *Membership of relevant CSP special interest group
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)