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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
The successful candidate will support the delivery of a comprehensive casting and splinting service to a diverse patient population across the Trust and its satellite sites, following clinical referral. They will play a key role in maintaining a high quality casting and orthotic appliance service for both adult and paediatric patients, including those within trauma, orthopaedic, and diabetic care pathways. The post holder will be expected to uphold the Trust's values and core standards at all times and act as a positive role model in delivering excellent patient care.
Why join the Bank at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Varied experience across mental health services
Opportunities to boost your income
Weekly pay option - access up to 50% of earned pay via Wagestream, without waiting for payday
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Must have previous orthopaedic / trauma experience including paediatrics and theatres
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 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)