D2A Physiotherapist

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Physiotherapist in Somerset, where you'll support individuals in their homes. This role offers a chance to work within a friendly D2A service, focusing on community rehabilitation and enhancing your professional skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Excellent pension schemes

Generous annual leave

Career progression

Exclusive discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Physiotherapist with active HCPC registration.
• Experience in community and/or acute occupational therapy.
• Experience working with frail and elderly populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specific therapy assessments including goal setting and treatment planning.
• Promote independent functioning and work flexibly with provider teams.
• Supervise and appraise junior staff.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Community therapy

Rehabilitation

Education

HCPC registration

Driving license

Job description

Job summary

Are you a Physiotherapist looking for a fantastic community opportunity where you'll be supporting people back to or within their own homes?

We are seeking a Physiotherapist to join our friendly D2A service, part of the wider Intermediate Care service for Somerset. This role offers an in-depth understanding of community working and supporting individuals within their homes.

Due to positive outcomes and progress, we have secured further investment to expand our service, resulting in several new posts available.

Location: Countywide opportunities

Secondment considered!

Note: As part of the selection process, a face-to-face interview with a practical component will be required. Please inform us of any accessibility needs or adjustments required, and we will accommodate accordingly.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for conducting specific therapy assessments, including goal setting, treatment planning, risk assessment, and promoting independent functioning. You should be committed to a person-centered approach, able to prioritize tasks, and work flexibly alongside provider teams and rehabilitation practitioners.

Are you a fully qualified Physiotherapist with active HCPC registration?

Do you wish to enhance your postgraduate training and experience?

Are you eager to participate in a pioneering service that values development initiatives and integration projects?

Interested in developing and mentoring others, both personally and professionally?

Looking to support a motivated, friendly, and supportive team?

About us

The NHS offers numerous benefits including flexible working, excellent pension schemes, generous annual leave, career progression, and exclusive discounts via the Blue Light Card and NHS benefits. Somerset boasts beautiful countryside, stunning coastlines, and proximity to vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter, with London just two hours away. The region offers affordable housing and excellent educational facilities, blending rural tranquility with urban amenities.

Details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 annually, including shifts covering late, weekend, and bank holidays

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 184-OL-BL-2554

Job locations: Trustwide, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

Job description

Please see attached full job description.

The post holder must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a personal vehicle.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• HCPC registered
• Driving license and access to own car

Experience (Essential):

• Experience in community and/or acute occupational therapy
• Experience working with frail and elderly populations and providing rehabilitation
• Supervision and appraisal experience

Additional Criteria (Essential):

• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning

Note: This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and current UK professional registration is required. For more information, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Trustwide, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

Website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/