Job summary Do you want to be part of an exciting and growing service?We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Community Stroke Service in our West Somerset Team, providing inpatient and ongoing community stroke rehabilitation.The successful applicant will manage a clinical caseload of stroke patients, lead and mentor junior physiotherapists and work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, and Rehabilitation Assistants.Experience in stroke care is essential, as well as excellent communication skills.
You will support the development of the stroke physiotherapy workforce, ensuring high-quality care across the county.The successful applicant will be supported by the Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and have access to ongoing development opportunities.If you are passionate about stroke care and ready to take on a senior role within a supportive, collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.Applications are welcome from Band 5 physiotherapists who are looking for a developmental roleThe post is for hours per week including bank holidays and weekends, with exact working pattern to be established at the time of appointment.
Main duties of the job *To use specialised skills to provide assessment and treatment of stroke patients, taking account of other pathologies and associated complex needs.
*To work within the rehabilitation and community settings.
*To take an active role in the development of integrated stroke rehabilitation services within Somerset.
*To provide a high standard therapy service to all patients referred to the service.
*To develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
*To agree patient centred goals in partnership with patients, carers, and other members of the healthcare team.
*To provide specialist advice, teaching and training regarding rehabilitation management of patients on caseload.
*To work as an autonomous practitioner having mainly self- directed support and learning, and formal agreed supervision according to Trust policyplease see attached JD for further information 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 See attached Job Description and Personal Specification for a full comprehensive overview of the post Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy.
HPC registration CPD - evidence of ongoing, dynamic and position relevant continuing professional development Desirable Post graduate accredited course in Stroke rehabilitation Care of the Elderly and/or Rehabilitation/Neurology.
Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Experience Essential To have gained effective experience of stroke rehabilitation from student placements or post-graduate experience Desirable Experience of lone working.
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of service development and review Additional Criteria Essential See attached Job Description and Personal Specification for a full comprehensive overview of the post