The closing date is 7th Oct 2025
Job summary
Are you looking for a chance to work in a dynamic outpatient setting within the MSK service in Somerset?
We have a Band 5 post available at Bridgwater Community Hospital.
You will work closely alongside the team, including Exercise Instructors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Band 7 Clinicians, FCP's, Minor Injury unites, Orthopaedic interface service, as well as other AHP's.
We offer a generous CPD allowance for our band 5's, including quarterly in-service training, service and clinical away days and specific band 5 training. There are many opportunities of growth and development of both yourself and the wider service. Our experienced Band 7 and 8 clinicians work within the departments providing support and joint clinical sessions to enhance your learning and patient experience.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
Provide a high standard of therapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients.
Provide advice regarding the musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients referred to the service.
Participate in the development of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service.
Actively participate in your own clinical development.
Work without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access to advice and support is available from senior therapists within the team.
Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department.
Provide support, guidance and training to Peers, students, and Exercise Instructors.
About us
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 breath taking 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.
Job description
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Please see attached Job description
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Victoria Harvey
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£ to £ Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time
Reference number
184-OL-BL-3297
Job locations
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU