Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, dynamic and inspiring Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Team at Yeovil District Hospital.

Provide evidence-based physiotherapy in the clinical areas as part of a 7-day service

Provide clinical support, guidance and supervision for students, apprentices and Rehabilitation Assistants working within the Team

Play an active role in the development of students and Rehabilitation Assistants, alongside senior clinical staff

Provide advice regarding the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and the other members of the MDT

Have a broad understanding of Physiotherapy specialities and of wider departmental and/or professional issues

Partake in weekend working, respiratory on-call duties and other clinical extended hours services as rotations require

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.

Please see attached full job description.

Maintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agencies

To 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.

• * Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• * HCPC registration
• * Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning
• * Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language
• Member of CSP
• Acute NHS experience

• * Broad range of experience as a student or post registration experience.
• * Good basic knowledge and application of Physiotherapy practises
• * Able to demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• * Ability to work without direct supervision
• * Good time management and organisational skills & ability to work across in & outpatients as required during the week.
• * Good planning, decision making and problem-solving skills
• * Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
• * Physically able to do the job
• * Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession at all times
• * Able to develop a therapeutic rapport with patients
• * Ability to summarise treatment session (written and oral)
• * To have competent IT skills

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.