Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist Community Rehabilitation Service

The closing date is 21 August 2025

Job summary

Band 5 Physiotherapist- Community Rehabilitation Service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Physiotherapist position within Mendip CRS working 27.5hrs/week. This post will be primarily based in Frome in-reaching to the ward and supporting the community.

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain experience in Community Rehabilitation then this could be the post for you!

We are looking for dynamic and inspiring Physiotherapist to join the Community Rehabilitation Service in Mendip, you may be required to work across the 3 main Mendip bases.

You will gain an in depth knowledge and understanding of community working and supporting people within their own homes. You will be facilitating people to identify their goals on which to base and progress their individual rehabilitation programme.

Successful candidates will be directly supported by the CRS team and Clinical Specialist within the team.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to carry out specific therapy assessments which will include goal setting and treatment planning, assessing risk, promoting and enabling independent functioning and progression. You will be committed to a person-centred approach to your work, have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly. Working alongside other provider teams and services.

You will be working alongside team members which include OTs, Physios, Rehab Assistants and Assistant Practitioners and Pharmacy Technician. You will be delegating rehabilitation tasks and over-seeing rehab programmes for individuals.

We run an in-service training programme and peer group learning.

A car driver is desirable.

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

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-3006

Job locations

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached full job description for further information about the role and personal requirement and specification.

Maintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agencies

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached full job description for further information about the role and personal requirement and specification.

Maintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see attached job description
  • Degree/Diploma/Masters level education
  • Registration by the Health Professions Council (UK) as a Physiotherapist.

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at relevant post grad courses.
  • Post graduate accredited course in Care / rehabilitation of the Elderly and/or other relevant post graduate courses

Experience

Essential

  • Proven post graduate experience with extensive clinical experience relevant to the post.
  • Experience of a wide range of clinical rehabilitation areas of practice to include elderly patients with complex multi-pathology, neurological, orthopaedics etc
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Previous Community Rehabilitation experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Able to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
  • Flexible and adaptable
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see attached job description
  • Degree/Diploma/Masters level education
  • Registration by the Health Professions Council (UK) as a Physiotherapist.

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at relevant post grad courses.
  • Post graduate accredited course in Care / rehabilitation of the Elderly and/or other relevant post graduate courses

Experience

Essential

  • Proven post graduate experience with extensive clinical experience relevant to the post.
  • Experience of a wide range of clinical rehabilitation areas of practice to include elderly patients with complex multi-pathology, neurological, orthopaedics etc
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Previous Community Rehabilitation experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Able to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
  • Flexible and adaptable

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

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

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Victoria Bull

victoria.bull@Somersetft.nhs.uk

07464494456

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-3006

Job locations

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


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