Rapid Response Band 6 Physiotherapist

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; South Petherton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card benefits

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapist with broad general experience to work in unplanned care services within the new Somerset Intermediate Care Service. The role focuses on short-term interventions to prevent hospital admission and support rapid turnaround discharges.

You will work in a proactive, multidisciplinary team, follow standards and policies, and use enhanced assessment skills to manage patients identified for RR intervention, helping them stay at home and re-engage with

Qualifications

• Qualified professional in a therapy discipline.
• Experience in unplanned care is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and follow standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specific therapy assessments to prevent hospital admission.
• Use enhanced skills to assess and manage patients identified for RR intervention.
• Collaborate with local neighbourhood teams to speed up discharges from A&E.
• Prioritise own caseload and delegate tasks to assistants.

Skills

Broad therapy experience

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Proactive care planning

Education

Therapy qualification

Job description

Be a Therapist with a broad general experience as a qualified professional but working in unplanned care services would be advantageous.

Provide un-planned short-term intervention to prevent Hospital admission and support rapid turnaround discharge from Hospital, working as part of the new Somerset Intermediate Care Service.

Need to work in a pro-active effective manner as part of a Multi-disciplinary team, and will always act within the limits of their competence, knowing who to ask for help and support as required. The Band 6 will operate within agreed ways of working, following the relevant standards, policies and protocols used in their workplace including Professional standards of practice and behaviour.

Will be required to work their hours over 7 days, the hours of service are 8 am to 8 pm, including out of hours where needed, weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service., The main aim of the RRS team is to enable patients to stay at home, recover and re-engage with the important aspects of their life and prevent admissions to acute sectors.

The post holder will be required to use enhanced skills to assess and clinically manage patients who have been identified as needing RR intervention to avoid further clinical deterioration or hospital admission. There will be a requirement for post holders to work closely with colleagues in the local neighbourhood teams.

You will be expected to carry out specific therapy assessments to prevent admission to hospital, UCR work (including the above 9 pillars which will also incorporate supporting patients to get off the floor using appropriate lifting equipment), and to speed up discharges from local A&E departments, this will include treatment planning, assessing risk, promoting and enabling independent functioning. You will be committed to a person-centred approach to your work, have an ability to prioritise your own caseload and delegate accordingly to assistant practitioners and other staff members.

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.