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 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.

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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager Graham Ball, Graham.ball@somersetft.nhs.uk, 07342051339

Reference number: 184-OL-BL-6013
Working pattern: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 30 October 2026
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