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 looking for a Physiotherapist to join our friendly D2A service which is part of the wider Intermediate Care service for Somerset. You will gain an in depth understanding of community working and supporting people within their own homes.
Due to our positive outcomes and progress we have secured further investment to continue to expand and grow our service and we have a number of new posts available.
Location: Countywide opportunities
Secondment considered!
As part of the selection process, a face-to-face interview will be required to include a practical element. If you have any accessibility needs or require adjustments, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to carry out specific therapy assessments which will include goal setting and treatment planning, assessing risk, promoting and enabling independent functioning. You will be committed to a person-cantered approach to your work, have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly. Working alongside our provider teams and rehabilitation practitioners.
Are you a fully qualified Physiotherapist with an active HCPC registration?
Do you have a desire to enhance your post-graduate training and experience?
Do you want to get involved in a pioneering service that welcomes development initiatives and integration projects?
Keen to take an active role in developing and nurturing others, both personally and professionally?
Hoping to support the leadership of an engaged, friendly and supportive team?
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Details Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Includes shift pattern including late, weekend and BH cover
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 Job responsibilities
Please see attached full job description.
The post holder will need to hold a valid UK licence and have access to their own car.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached full job description.
The post holder will need to hold a valid UK licence and have access to their own car.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* HCPC registered
* Car driver/access to own car
Desirable
* n/a
Experience Essential
* Experience in community and or acute OT
* Experience of working with frail and elderly population and providing rehabilitation
* Supervision and appraisal experience
Desirable
* Service development experience
Additional Criteria Essential
* Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning
Desirable
* n/a
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* HCPC registered
* Car driver/access to own car
Desirable
* n/a
Experience Essential
* Experience in community and or acute OT
* Experience of working with frail and elderly population and providing rehabilitation
* Supervision and appraisal experience
Desirable
* Service development experience
Additional Criteria Essential
* Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning
Desirable
* n/a
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
The Crescent
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
The Crescent
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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