Return to Practice Allied Health Professionals

Job summary

Allied Health Professional - Return to Practice.

Are you a qualified Allied Health Professional looking to return to practice?

Have you previously been on the HCPC register? Are you local to Somerset or looking to work within the South West? We'd like to hear from you! Once you apply, we'll be in touch ASAP to discuss your current situation and what you're looking for next.

Please note - this vacancy is for professions recognised by the HCPC.

Please note - this will be an unpaid Honorary Contract position. We can support you with a tailored supported programme to get you back onto the register asap.

• We'd be delighted to hear from the following professionals:

  • Occupational Therapists
  • ODPs
  • Dietitians
  • Speech and Language Therapists
  • Radiographers
  • Podiatrists
  • Orthoptists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Orthotists
  • Art Therapist

Main duties of the job

Our Return to Practice programme includes clinical practice, formal CPD, clinical supervision and support to complete application for HCPC re-registration.

Please see below information regarding this course.

• You will be employed on a 3-6/12 month honorary contract
• Contracted hours will be agreed on an individual basis according to service needs and re-registration requirements. We are interested in hearing from both full and part-time applicants.
• The post will require effective communication skills, collaborative working as part of a multidisciplinary team and good time management.

You'll be required to commit to:

• Completing contracted hours
• Completing professional competencies
• Completing Trust Induction
• Promoting the trust values throughout your contract
• Registering with the HEE Return to Practice Programme

What can we offer?

• Support throughout the programme and during recruitment process
• Professional development opportunities across the trust
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• NHS Staff Benefits & discounts

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

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 are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!