Band 6 Community Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Strong focus on career development

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 physiotherapist to deliver specialist rehabilitation to adults via the Community Rehabilitation Service. You will manage a complex caseload in the community and contribute to service development.

Role includes supervising Band 5 staff, providing clinical supervision, and working within an MDT with NHS colleagues while supporting leadership pathways and ensuring consent per legal frameworks.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate experience in a relevant field.
• Clinical rehabilitation experience in a range of settings.
• Clinical rehabilitation experience across frailty, neurology and orthopaedics.
• Current NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred specialist rehabilitation to adults referred to the Community Rehabilitation Service.
• Hold responsibility for a caseload of complex patients in the community.
• Take part in developing the community rehabilitation service.
• Give specialist rehabilitation advice to patients, families, carers and MDT members.
• Support, guide and train Band 5 therapists, rehab assistants, apprentices, students and other professionals.
• Act as Clinical Supervisor and carry out managerial supervision and appraisal for Band 5 physiotherapists and rehab assistants.
• Act as team lead in the rehabilitation manager's absence, supporting staff and attending delegated meetings.
• Maintain communication and liaison with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agencies.
• Gain valid informed consent using verbal and non-verbal communication, including with patients who lack capacity, within a legal framework.

Education

BSc Hons Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

This Band 6 post sits in the Community Rehabilitation Service at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, with a developmental Band 5 to 6 route also open. The post-holder gives specialist rehabilitation to adults on a varied caseload covering frailty, amputee rehab, neurology, long-term conditions, orthopaedics and respiratory, and supervises Band 5 therapists and rehab assistants. Career routes run towards an ACP role at band 8A or into leadership. HCPC registration, current NHS experience and a car with a valid UK licence are needed.

What the job involves

• Provide patient-centred specialist rehabilitation to adults referred to the Community Rehabilitation Service
• Hold responsibility for a caseload of complex patients in the community
• Take part in developing the community rehabilitation service
• Give specialist rehabilitation advice to patients, families, carers and MDT members
• Support, guide and train Band 5 therapists, rehab assistants, apprentices, students and other professionals
• Act as Clinical Supervisor and carry out managerial supervision and appraisal for Band 5 physiotherapists and rehab assistants
• Act as team lead in the rehabilitation manager's absence, supporting staff and attending delegated meetings
• Maintain communication and liaison with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agencies
• Gain valid informed consent using verbal and non-verbal communication, including with patients who lack capacity, within a legal framework

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc Hons Degree in Physiotherapy

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Postgraduate experience in a relevant field
• Clinical rehabilitation experience in a range of settings
• Clinical rehabilitation experience across frailty, neurology and orthopaedics
• Current NHS experience

Checks & eligibility

• Current UK driving licence
• Access to a fully insured car

Other

• A stated interest in working for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Nice to have

• Previous leadership experience including appraisal and supervision
• Previous experience in community rehabilitation
• Extensive experience of working in an MDT with other health and care professions, such as OT, nursing, pharmacy technicians and social work

What’s offered

• Flexible working options
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Strong focus on career development
• Blue Light Card discounts on shopping, dining and leisure
• NHS-specific perks inside and outside work