Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the Therapy Team at Yeovil District Hospital. This is a rotational position and will offer exposure to different areas such as Respiratory including ITU, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Orthopedics, Neuro, Medical Rehabilitation, Frailty and Reablement at a bedded unit for rehabilitation. This is the perfect place to get NHS experience.
Main duties of the job
You'll join an experienced Team involving Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants and be competent to provide Physiotherapeutic management for patients in a variety of rotations.
This is an ideal opportunity for you to develop your understanding, skills and knowledge of Physiotherapy within an acute setting and also have opportunities of experience at bedded rehabilitation units.You will be working closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Teams on the wards providing comprehensive assessments and interventions supporting patients through rehabilitation and discharge planning with support of Senior therapists.
This post will include Bank holiday and weekend working as the service runs over seven days.
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!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for a full detailed description of job role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for a full detailed description of job role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in PhysiotherapyHCPC registrationEvidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience as a student or post registration experience.Good basic knowledge and application of Physiotherapy practisesAble to demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in PhysiotherapyHCPC registrationEvidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience as a student or post registration experience.Good basic knowledge and application of Physiotherapy practisesAble to demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
Desirable
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.
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).
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.
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).
