Inpatient Community Bedded Pathway Physiotherapist
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity as a part time Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist, to cover maternity leave on a fixed-term basis in Bridgwater Community Hospital. You will be part of an MDT working with a shared vision of putting the person at the centre of their care.
Our innovative team covers a 30 bedded inpatient unit and 10 OPMH+ beds in Casa Di Lusso care home. Our ethos is to enable people to be as independent as possible, and you will be completing rehabilitation for people with varied and complex needs. We receive people discharged from the acute hospitals and the community that require ongoing rehabilitation prior to discharge to their next destination for a period of up to 6 weeks.
Intermediate care services in Somerset are well established and are committed to investing in people; forging new partnerships between health, social care, the care agency sector and voluntary services. Somerset has proven that when we work together, we can achieve truly great things for people.
You need to be a car driver with a valid driving licence with appropriate business insurance, or have access to transport in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
Please talk to us about how we can support your work/life balance, informal conversations and visits are welcomed, please contact Alison Thomas, Therapy Team manager - Tel: 07880054786 Email: Alison.Thomas1@somersetFT.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be supported to:
To provide high quality patient-centred care and specialist rehabilitation to adults referred to the Intermediate Care Bedded Pathway Service.
The post holder will be required to work their hours over 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service.
Take a role in the development of the Intermediate Care Service within Somerset
Your professional supervision, includes support from the team leader who is an experienced AHP therapist, working with you in intermediate care. Links with other physiotherapists within the intermediate care service will be supported
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 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.
Date posted
06 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
184-OL-BL-1771
Job locations
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached full job description for more information. Please ensure you take the time to read prior to applying for the role advertised.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached full job description for more information. Please ensure you take the time to read prior to applying for the role advertised.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Included in the Personal Specification section of the job description.
Qualifications
Essential
- Included in the Personal Specification section of the 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager
Alison Thomas
alison.thomas1@somersetft.nhs.uk
07880054786
Date posted
06 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
184-OL-BL-1771
Job locations
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU
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