Job Description

The closing date is 25th May 2025

Job summary

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rural Community Rehabilitation Team based in Wincanton, covering Wincanton Hospital and the Community.


Do you enjoy completing prescription rehabilitation from both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with a complex variety caseload during their inpatient stay or within their own homes?


Do you enjoy participation and running of groups such as exercise classes, mindfulness sessions, Breakfast clubs and Balance and Safety groups?


Come and join our friendly therapy team which consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Senior Rehabilitation Assistants.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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To work as an integral member of the Community Rehabilitation 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

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As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.


The 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 London.


There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

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

Please see attached role specification


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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.


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For help with your application, contact:

Liz Goodwill


elizabeth.goodwill@somersetft.nhs.uk


07748932193


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 3


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Salary

24625.00 to 25674.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Part-Time, Jobshare


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Reference number

184-OL-BL-1331


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Job locations

Wincanton Community Hospital

Dancing Lane

Wincanton

Somerset

BA9 9DQ