Community Physiotherapist

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development support

Blue Light Card discounts

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 (or developmental Band 5-6) Community Physiotherapist to join the Community Rehabilitation Service in the South Somerset area (Chard, South Petherton, Crewkerne).

You will manage a varied community caseload including frailty, amputee rehab, neurology, complex long-term conditions, orthopaedics and respiratory, working across community hospitals and with a multidisciplinary team to support patient-centered care and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• BSc Hons Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration are essential.
• Postgraduate experience in relevant field is desirable.
• Experience across community rehabilitation settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient-centered care and specialist rehabilitation in the community.
• Supervise and support Band 5 Therapists and rehab staff; act as Team Lead when required.

Skills

Postgraduate experience in physiothera

Clinical rehab experience

NHS experience

Car driver

Education

BSc Hons Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

We are looking for a Band 6 or a developmental Band 5 to 6 Community Physiotherapist to join the Community Rehabilitation Service based in the South Somerset area. Bases in the South Somerset area are; Chard, South Petherton, & Crewkerne. The post will cover a varied community based caseload including frailty, amputee rehab, neurology, complex long term conditions, orthopaedics and respiratory. To include working in the community Hospitals, Crewkerne & South Petherton. The team includes Physiotherapists, OT's, Rehab Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians. We also have direct relationships with PCN OT's, Clinical Specialist therapists, ACPs, GP's and acute Consultants, DNs, Mental health services and many more. The Community Rehabilitation Service can offer and support opportunities for you to develop and progress along your chosen career path, whether that be clinically based, through the ECP/ACP pathways towards a band 8A ACP role, or a move into leadership and more senior management positions. The role will be actively supported clinically by the Physio Clinical Specialist in Community Rehabilitation. Car driver and own vehicle is essential to this post.

Main duties

To provide high quality patient-centered care and specialist rehabilitation to adults referred to the Community Rehabilitation Service. Participate in the development of the Rehabilitation Service in the community. To provide specialist advice regarding the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and other members of the MDT. Provide support, guidance and training to Band 5 Therapists, Senior Rehabilitation Assistants, Rehabilitation Assistants, Apprentices, Students and other professionals. Responsibility for a caseload of complex patients within the community setting. Act as Clinical Supervisor and undertake Managerial Supervision including Appraisal for Band 5 Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants. Act as Team Lead in the Rehabilitation Managers absence, including supporting staff and attending any meetings delegated by the manager.

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, 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. Job description, 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.

Essential

• BSc Hons Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Post graduate experience in a relevant field
• Car driver with access to fully insured car and current UK driving license
• A stated interest in working in Somerset FT NHS Trust
• Clinical rehab experience in a range of settings
• Clinical rehab experience in a range of conditions to include frailty, neuro and orthopaedics.
• Current NHS experience

Desirable

• Previous leadership experience including appraisal and supervision
• Previous experience in community rehabilitation
• Extensive experience of working in a MDT with other HCP professions eg OT, Nurse, Pharmacy Techs, SWs

Person Specification

• BSc Hons Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Experience Essential

• Post graduate experience in a relevant field
• Car driver with access to fully insured car and current UK driving license
• A stated interest in working in Somerset FT NHS Trust
• Clinical rehab experience in a range of settings
• Clinical rehab experience in a range of conditions to include frailty, neuro and orthopaedics.
• Current NHS experience

Desirable

• Previous leadership experience including appraisal and supervision
• Previous experience in community rehabilitation
• Extensive experience of working in a MDT with other HCP professions eg OT, Nurse, Pharmacy Techs, SWs

Benefits

• 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.