Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the YDH Therapy Team as a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist. The post requires a graduate level state-registered Physiotherapist with relevant clinical experience
Main duties of the job
Provide evidence-based physiotherapy in the clinical areas as part of a 7 day service
Provide clinical support, guidance and supervision for students, apprentices and Rehabilitation Assistants working within the Team
Play an active role in the development of students and Rehabilitation Assistants alongside senior clinical staff
Provide advice regarding the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and other members of the MDT
Have a broad understanding of Physiotherapy specialities and of wider departmental and / or professional issues
Partake in weekend working, respiratory on-call duties and other clinical extended hours services and rotations require
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.
Details
Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-BL-2881
Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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