Job summaryExciting opportunities have arisen for a proactive, dynamic and inspiring band 5 Physiotherapist to join the South Somerset Community Rehab Team based in South Petherton and Crewkerne hospitals. If you are an enthusiastic Physiotherapist who wants to work as part of a community rehabilitation service to promote independence and help people to rehabilitate and recover in their own environment we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job- Provide a high standard of Physiotherapy within the CRS services.
- Participate in the development of the CRS Service in the community and within the Community hospital bedded environments.
- To provide advice regarding the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and other members of the MDT.
- Provide support, guidance and training to Senior Rehabilitation assistants, Rehabilitation Assistants, and students.
- Responsible for a varied caseload of patients optimising their physical and emotional wellbeing through a preventative and empowering approach.
About usAt
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 life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, 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 responsibilitiesMaintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agencies. To 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Degree, Diploma, Masters in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
Desirable- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
ExperienceDesirable- Experience in an NHS community hospital or community setting at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. 
