Job Description

The closing date is 22nd Oct 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 11/11/2025

Job summary

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rapid Response Bridgwater therapy team. The team is based from Bridgwater Hospital but you will be required to cross cover where necessary. This service is part of the wider intermediate care provision, working closely with services such as Hospital at Home and D2A. Rapid Response includes urgent community response.


Come and join our friendly team which consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Paramedics, support workers and pharmacy technicians.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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To work as an integral member of the Rapid response service providing effective support to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and any other team members


To work with patients to support and encourage them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life.


To assess and provide appropriate equipment and rehab aids to enable the patient to remain at home safely.


To provide support for patients who have fallen with no injuries as part of the urgent community response pillars.

About us

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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.

Job description

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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

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Qualifications

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Essential

Level 2 English and Maths


Level 3 qualification of certificate in healthcare or equivalent experience


Accredited level 5 foundation degree or willing to work towards this

Experience

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Essential

Extensive community experience


Minimum of 18 months Band 3 NHS experience


Experience of working with older people with frailty and disability




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Desirable

Experience of supervising staff


Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Basic IT skills


Knowledge of equipment and rehab aids


Able to manage own caseload and plan diary


Moving and handling skills

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:

Sophy Sneesby


sophy.sneesby@somersetft.nhs.uk


07388960953

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

27485.00 to 30162.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-3228

Job locations

Bridgwater Community Hospital

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 4GU