Band 6 Static Physiotherapist - Respiratory

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Urgent Care Therapy Team in Yeovil District Hospital. You'll join an experienced team involving Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants and be competent to provide Physiotherapeutic management for patients in Acute Respiratory & Surgical wards and the Intensive Care Unit. You'll be supported in your own professional development with supervision and training as well as encouraged to actively participate in the development of others.

Main duties of the job

This post requires a graduate level state-registered physiotherapist with relevant clinical experience.

• Provide a specialised and up to date physiotherapy service on rotations through Acute Respiratory, Surgery and Intensive Care.
• Participate with a Band 7 Clinical Specialist for one day per week to provide Respiratory Outpatient services and inpatient follow-up clinics as part of the Acute Respiratory rotation.
• To participate in delivery of Therapy Services across 7 days including Respiratory On-Call or twilight service duties as the service requires.
• Play an active role in the development and training of Rotational Band 6 and Band 5 Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and students.
• Provide clinical support, guidance and supervision for band 5 staff, students and Rehabilitation Assistants working within the Team.
• Aid the Team Leads in the planning, co-ordinating, delivery and evaluation of the Urgent Care Therapy Team Service.
• Deputise when necessary, on behalf of the Team lead on both clinical issues and managerial duties within the Team.
• Have a broad understanding of physiotherapy specialities and of wider departmental/ professional issues.

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!