Rapid Response Band 6 Therapist

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card & NHS perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to provide unplanned short-term interventions within the Somerset Intermediate Care Service, aiming to prevent hospital admissions and support rapid discharge.

You'll work in a proactive, MDT-driven environment, assessing and managing patients, prioritising caseloads, and leading and developing staff. The role requires HCPC registration, a physiotherapy degree, and a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registered in good standing.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term interventions to prevent hospital admission.
• Assess and manage patients to accelerate discharge from hospital.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and act within professional standards.
• Lead and support junior staff and students within the team.
• Manage clinical workload and prioritise care appropriately.
• Deputise for the line manager when required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team working

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

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.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

• 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., Will be responsible for the effective management of the clinical workload/caseload ensuring care is prioritised appropriately
• Will be responsible for the quality of patient assessment and care planning
• Will be responsible for the day-to-day management of therapy aspect appropriate for the clinical area
• Will be required to assist in leadership and development of staff in the team and to act as a positive role model for more junior members of staff and students
• Will be responsible for the implementation of service development and transformation
• Will ensure that all staff in the team act in accordance with Trust HR and other relevant policies, along with the appropriate professional code of conduct
• Will be required to deputise for the line manager in their absence

Professional Requirements

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Car driver and full UK driving license

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

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.