Bank Stroke Physiotherapists

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join our Bank team as a physiotherapist in our well established stroke department based in Williton.

To support with the increase in stroke beds we are currently looking for additional bank physiotherapists to support on our stroke inpatient ward at Williton.

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced physiotherapist looking for a flexible work pattern. Are you looking for a better work life balance, extra hours on top of another role?

If you are self motivated with great communication skills and a strong team member we would welcome your application

*If you are currently working for the trust get in touch with bankrecruitment@somersetft.nhs.uk for more information on how to join our Bank team* *Please do not apply if you have submitted an application in the last three months*

Main duties of the job

To ensure outstanding care is provided to patients in our stroke department.

To develop and deliver individual treatment programmes.

To work with the rehab team and community teams.

To provide advice, support and teaching regarding patient's rehabilitation.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, continuing professional development and conversations around career progression, annual recognition awards to celebrate and recognise our colleagues achievements throughout the year.

We work hard to make sure that inclusion is part of everything we do. We know that true inclusion means we're able to provide the best care for our patients and provide a fulfilling career for all our colleagues.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London - there is truly something for everyone!

We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:

• Multicultural Network
• Women's Network
• Armed Forces' Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
• Autistic Colleague Network

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see our job description for full list of duties and criteria required for this role.

The postholder: - will be required to work their hours over 7 days, including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service.

Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service

Person Specification

written

Essential

• HCPC registered

Desirable

• stroke experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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