Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust · Theatre Practitioner · viaNHS Jobs
£32073.00 to £39043.00
- Closing date
- 29 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 2d ago
- Specialism
- Theatre Practitioner
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5661322
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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 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.
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 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.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 29 Oct 2026.
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