Rotational Physiotherapist, Band 5

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 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 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 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!

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