About this role
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, dynamic and inspiring Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the YDH Physiotherapy Team
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
*Provide evidence-based physiotherapy in the clinical areas as part of a 7-day service
*Provide clinical support, guidance and supervision for students, apprentices and Rehabilitation Assistants working within the Team
*Play an active role in the development of students and Rehabilitation Assistants, alongside senior clinical staff
*Provide advice regarding the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and the other members of the MDT
*Have a broad understanding of Physiotherapy specialities and of wider departmental and/or professional issues
*Partake in weekend working, respiratory on-call duties and other clinical extended hours services as rotations require
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 attached full job description.Maintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agenciesTo use communication tools (verbal and non verbal) to gain valid informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fear. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment e.g. those with cognitive or speech difficulties.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
*Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy *HCPC registration *Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning
Desirable
Member of CSP
Experience Essential
*Broad range of experience as a student or post registration experience.
Desirable
*Acute NHS experience
Additional Criteria Essential
Please refer to attached Job Description
Desirable
Please refer to attached Job Description
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)