Job summaryWith the national emphasis being on supporting patients rehabilitation in their own homes and communities, this is an exciting time to join Somerset Foundation Trust Community Rehabilitation Service in a senior clinical role.This is an excellent opportunity for a senior, experienced therapist who wishes to develop their own clinical skills and those of less experienced staff. This post encompasses the Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Framework to allow the post holder to gain ECP accreditation, providing a clear clinical career pathway. The post holder will link directly and receive support from experienced clinicians who are already in place in community services.As a Physio Clinical Specialist in Community Rehabilitation, you will be part of an MDT consisting of Physios, OTs, Pharmacy Technicians and Support Staff, working alongside the District Nurses and Older Persons Mental Health Teams as we continue with Integration of community services. You will link closely with the Advanced Clinical Practitioners and liaise with other agencies such as, Primary Care, Adult Social Care and voluntary agencies.Main duties of the jobWe provide non-urgent rehabilitation for residents over the age of 18 in Taunton and West Somerset.The caseload is varied from the straightforward mobility assessment to highly complex frailty, post-acute neuro-rehabilitation, orthopaedics and falls.There is specialist support with neuro conditions and excellent links with complex MDT clinics.People are visited in a host of settings, including their own homes, local community, community hospitals and care homes. You will be expected to support the most complex cases through their own and shared caseloads.You will have advanced therapy assessment and clinical reasoning skills and be able to liaise with primary, secondary and tertiary stakeholders.About usAs an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines 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.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more in depth information please see the job description for a list of the main responsibilities.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialBSc Hons or equivalent Physiotherapy degree qualificationRelevant Post graduate studyTeaching qualification or equivalent experience MentoringWilling to undertake Enhanced Level training through an apprenticeship of individual module basisExperienceEssentialProven leadership and management experience with community therapy patientsProven evidence of educational support to othersDesirableExperience in leadership roleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressYeovil District HospitalHigher KingstonYeovilSomersetBA21 4ATEmployer's websitehttps://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)