This Band 6 post sits in the Community Rehabilitation Service at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, with a developmental Band 5 to 6 route also open. The post-holder gives specialist rehabilitation to adults on a varied caseload covering frailty, amputee rehab, neurology, long-term conditions, orthopaedics and respiratory, and supervises Band 5 therapists and rehab assistants. Career routes run towards an ACP role at band 8A or into leadership. HCPC registration, current NHS experience and a car with a valid UK licence are needed.
What the job involves
- Provide patient-centred specialist rehabilitation to adults referred to the Community Rehabilitation Service
- Hold responsibility for a caseload of complex patients in the community
- Take part in developing the community rehabilitation service
- Give specialist rehabilitation advice to patients, families, carers and MDT members
- Support, guide and train Band 5 therapists, rehab assistants, apprentices, students and other professionals
- Act as Clinical Supervisor and carry out managerial supervision and appraisal for Band 5 physiotherapists and rehab assistants
- Act as team lead in the rehabilitation manager's absence, supporting staff and attending delegated meetings
- Maintain communication and liaison with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agencies
- Gain valid informed consent using verbal and non-verbal communication, including with patients who lack capacity, within a legal framework
What’s required
Qualifications
- BSc Hons Degree in Physiotherapy
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Postgraduate experience in a relevant field
- Clinical rehabilitation experience in a range of settings
- Clinical rehabilitation experience across frailty, neurology and orthopaedics
- Current NHS experience
Checks & eligibility
- Current UK driving licence
- Access to a fully insured car
Other
- A stated interest in working for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Nice to have
- Previous leadership experience including appraisal and supervision
- Previous experience in community rehabilitation
- Extensive experience of working in an MDT with other health and care professions, such as OT, nursing, pharmacy technicians and social work
What’s offered
- Flexible working options
- NHS pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Strong focus on career development
- Blue Light Card discounts on shopping, dining and leisure
- NHS-specific perks inside and outside work
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
