Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Community Rehabilitation Service in Frome. This role is part of a wider community rehab service within Mendip.

Do you enjoy supporting patients to be independent and empowering them to understand their health conditions?

Do you enjoy participation and running of groups such as exercise classes?

Come and join our friendly Community Rehabilitation Team which consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians. Together we can make a difference.

Main duties of the job

To work as an integral member of the Community Rehab Service in Mendip providing effective support to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other team members

To independently assess, treat, review and discharge service users within the Community Rehabilitation Service

To work with patients undertaking therapy/rehabilitation programmes to support and encourage them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life, as directed by team therapists

To work with patients in a range of community locations, including community hospitals, care homes and in service users own homes with support from rehabilitation professionals.

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 breath taking 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.