Community Physiotherapist

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; South Petherton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

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, including Chard, South Petherton and Crewkerne. The role covers frailty, amputee rehab, neurology, orthopaedics and respiratory across community settings.

You will work within a MDT with physiotherapists, OTs, rehab assistants and pharmacy technicians, with opportunities to develop clinically or via ECP/ACP pathways

Qualifications

• BSc Hons Degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC Registration; post graduate experience preferred.
• Current NHS experience.
• Leadership experience including appraisal and supervision.
• Experience in community rehabilitation and MDT environments.
• Interest in Somerset and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide a varied community-based caseload including frailty, neurology, orthopaedics and respiratory.
• Work within the Community Rehabilitation Service across South Somerset (Chard, South Petherton, Crewkerne).
• Collaborate within an MDT with OT, nurses, and other HCPs to plan care.
• Support progression along clinically-based or ACP pathways.

Skills

Car driver with licence

MDT teamwork

Clinical rehab experience

Leadership experience

NHS experience

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, tasks & skills required

• 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
• 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

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.

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.

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.

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

£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly