Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rapid Response Bridgwater therapy team. The team is based from Bridgwater Hospital but you will be required to cross cover where necessary. This service is part of the wider intermediate care provision, working closely with services such as Hospital at Home and D2A. Rapid Response includes urgent community response.

Come and join our friendly team which consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Paramedics, support workers and pharmacy technicians.

Main duties of the job

To work as an integral member of the Rapid response service providing effective support to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and any other team members

To work with patients to support and encourage them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life.

To assess and provide appropriate equipment and rehab aids to enable the patient to remain at home safely.

To provide support for patients who have fallen with no injuries as part of the urgent community response pillars.

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.