Enhanced Therapy Practitioner

Job summary

This post requires a graduate level state-registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with relevant clinical experience.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Therapist to join the Rapid Intervention Therapy Team at Yeovil District Hospital to lead the therapy service to the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit and associated triage areas. The successful individual will be expected to work closely alongside other experienced Team Lead staff to provide clinical expertise and operational leadership to a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Support workers.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the role are:

• To provide a clinical service with the objective of Admission Avoidance / minimisation of acute Inpatient stay, working within a Transdisciplinary Team model to make decisions around the most appropriate plan and place of care.
• To plan, co-ordinate and carry out rapid assessment and treatment of patients presenting with multifactorial issues in what is often, a challenging and pressured environment/situation.
• Providing clinical expertise, evidence based training and support to all Therapy staff and the multi-disciplinary team
• Partnership working with community colleagues to respond to an urgent need. Joined up working is an essential component of this role and development of Integrated Patient Pathways is required.
• Providing clinical and strategic leadership for the Rapid Intervention service with responsibilities for safety, quality, training and clinical governance agendas; supporting the workforce to deliver exceptional care

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 breathtaking 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.