The closing date is 11th Feb 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Reablement therapy team for a secondment. The team is based in the South Somerset cluster of intermediate care pathway beds, which currently include Cooksons Court, Sherborne House, and La Fontana.
Do you enjoy completing prescription rehabilitation from both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with a complex variety caseload during their inpatient stay?
Do you enjoy participation and running of groups such as exercise classes, mindfulness sessions, and Breakfast clubs?
Come and join our friendly therapy team which consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Senior Rehabilitation Assistants for a fixed period to learn invaluable community and rehabilitation skills.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
To work as an integral member of the Intermediate Care Service providing effective support to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and any other team members.
To work with patients undertaking therapy/rehabilitation programmes to support and encourage them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life, as directed by team therapists.
To work with patients in a range of community locations, including community hospitals, care home rehabilitation units, and in service users' own homes with overall supervision from rehabilitation professionals.
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:
1. Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
2. NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
3. Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
4. 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.
Job description
The job description is detailed and attached, which includes the person specification. Please ensure that you take the time to read to ensure you meet the criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Please see attached role specification.
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.
For help with your application, contact:
Sarah Gibson
Sarah.Gibson2@somersetft.nhs.uk
07899994524
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24071.00 to £25674.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time
Reference number
184-BL-OL-1526
Job locations
Harrison House
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 2PX
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