Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, dynamic and inspiring Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the YDH Physiotherapy Team

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

*Provide evidence-based physiotherapy in the clinical areas as part of a 7-day service

*Provide clinical support, guidance and supervision for students, apprentices and Rehabilitation Assistants working within the Team

*Play an active role in the development of students and Rehabilitation Assistants, alongside senior clinical staff

*Provide advice regarding the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and the other members of the MDT

*Have a broad understanding of Physiotherapy specialities and of wider departmental and/or professional issues

*Partake in weekend working, respiratory on-call duties and other clinical extended hours services as rotations require

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 Exeterjust 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.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-6110

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached full job description.Maintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agenciesTo use communication tools (verbal and non verbal) to gain valid informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fear. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment e.g. those with cognitive or speech difficulties.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached full job description.Maintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agenciesTo use communication tools (verbal and non verbal) to gain valid informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fear. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment e.g. those with cognitive or speech difficulties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
• *HCPC registration
• *Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• *Acute NHS experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to attached Job Description

Desirable

• Please refer to attached Job Description

Person Specification Qualifications Essential *Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy *HCPC registration *Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning Desirable Member of CSP Experience Essential *Broad range of experience as a student or post registration experience. Desirable *Acute NHS experience Additional Criteria Essential Please refer to attached Job Description Desirable Please refer to attached Job Description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)