Job summary The Community Rehabilitation Service focus is to provide rehabilitation support to patients within their own communities to achieve what is important to them.We enable our patients to regain lost skills, increase their levels of independence and wellbeing and to empower and equip them to make lasting changes for their future.We give them support and guidance to help them to achieve their goals and encourage them to contribute to decisions about their treatment.
Main duties of the job Job Purpose:To provide high quality patient-centered care and specialist rehabilitation to adults referred to the Rehabilitation Service.Participate in the development of the Rehabilitation Service in the community and within the Community hospital bedded environments.To provide specialist advice regarding the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and other members of the MDT.Provide support, guidance and training to Band 5 Therapists, Apprentices, Rehabilitation Assistants and Students.Responsibility for a caseload of complex patients within both the community and the community hospital bedded environments.Act as Clinical Supervisor and undertake Managerial Supervision including Appraisal for Band 5 Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.Act as Team Lead in the Rehabilitation Managers absence, including supporting staff and attending any meetings delegated by the manager.
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 lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, 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.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached full job description and person specification for B6 Community Rehabilitation Physiotherapist.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see JD and person spec attached.
Experience Essential Please see JD and person spec attached.