Do you want to be part of a Trust that places a strong emphasis on development?

This role will offer a great opportunity to gain new skills and work in an exciting and dynamic therapy team, within a Trust that places a strong emphasis on CPD, clinical supervision, preceptorship and staff development.

You will also be fully supported with an excellent development programme which includes supervision, with competencies to achieve and in-service training.

Is this the ideal role for you?

Are you a motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking qualified Physiotherapist?

Are you dynamic and flexible to the workload fluctuations, and understand the demands of working in an acute trust?

Are you able to take part in a full 7 day working and the respiratory on call service?

If you answered YES to these questions then we would love to hear from you!

Our integrated Somerset Foundation Trust really is a place to start your career with opportunities for development from day one.

Main duties of the job

The post is based at Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH).

Rotations occur every 4 months with current rotations being:

*Orthopaedics -- MPH

*Stroke service and Neurology -- MPH

*Care of the elderly - MPH

*ITU and Respiratory - MPH

*Surgery, with some exposure to oncology - MPH

*Musculoskeletal Out-patients -- Dene Barton/Bridgewater Community Hospital

*JETT (Joint Emergency Therapy Team) -- MPH

The workload will be flexible and, at times, will involve the provision of service in locations other than specified.

To take a full part in the on-call and weekend rota (following an induction programme).

This post will be part of the delivery of the physiotherapy 7 day week service including Bank Holidays and you will be required to participate in the rota system i.e. work 5 days within a 7 day period.

This is a post graduate 'training post' in physiotherapy where the post holder is supervised. Mentoring is available on all aspects of patient care and more senior staff are always available on site The post serves to:-

*Identify, prioritise, assess and treat appropriate patients providing a safe and effective physiotherapy service

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 refer to the attached Job Description and Persons Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Experience

Essential

• Previous NHS experience.
• Broad range of experience as a student or post registration experience.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

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