Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Fellow (F2 level) to join the Trauma and Orthopaedics team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. This fixed-term post runs from 2nd December 2026 until 6th April 2027 and has arisen due to a gap within the training rotation.This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor who has completed Foundation Training and is considering a future career in Trauma and Orthopaedics. The successful candidate will join a well-established multidisciplinary team, gaining valuable experience across a busy and supportive department whilst contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.In addition to daytime departmental duties, the post holder will participate in a 1:14 on-call rota, including long days, nights and weekends. Study leave will be supported, and successful applicants will be encouraged to participate in local teaching programmes with dedicated clinical and educational supervision.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical support to the Trauma and Orthopaedics service at Musgrove Park Hospital.
• Assess, investigate and manage patients presenting with trauma and orthopaedic conditions appropriate to the level of experience.
• Participate in a 1:14 resident on-call rota, including long days, nights and weekend working.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, junior doctors, nursing staff and allied health professionals to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities within the department.
• Attend and contribute to departmental teaching, training and educational opportunities.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, communication and professional practice in line with GMC and Trust standards.

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.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dietitian to work for 12 months to deliver and develop the service provision for the gastroenterology and surgical wards at Musgrove Park Hospital, working with a Band 5 Dietitian and Dietetic support staff. In addition, you will gain dietetic experience of working in critical care, PN and eating disorders with support from our Nutrition Support Specialist Dietitians.

What can we offer you?

Strong opportunity to develop your supervision and leadership skills within the department, with wider support

Opportunities to advance broader dietetic skills including guideline development and training of others

Gain experience and develop skills in critical care, PN and adult inpatient eating disorders through formal training and supervised/supported practice.

What are we looking for?

Ideally, you'll have varied post-graduate experience, covering a range of specialties and have specific experience in working with patients with gastroenterological and surgical conditions. Dietetic experience of critical care and PN is desirable, but not essential as we will support you with any training needs.

You need to be registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council and ideally have current NHS experience.

We are a very friendly, hardworking and supportive team and would love to welcome you to join us!

Main duties of the job

Working with a Band 5 Dietitian and Dietetic support staff, you will provide a dietetic service to the gastroenterology and surgical wards.This will involve not just providing the clinical care but also taking responsibility for service improvement across these designated wards. You will also deliver a regular outpatient clinic within this specialist area.

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.

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated doctor to join our Acute Medicine Department as a Clinical Fellow (ST1/ST2 equivalent) on a fixed-term 3-month contract.

This post is ideal for doctors who are:

• Awaiting the next stage of training.
• Looking to gain additional NHS experience.
• Between substantive posts or fellowships.
• Seeking to strengthen their portfolio and acute medical skills in a supportive environment.

Despite its short duration, this role offers valuable hands-on experience within a busy Acute Medical Unit, working alongside experienced Acute Medicine Consultants and a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

What You'll Gain

Intensive exposure to acute and general medicine

Daily consultant-led ward rounds and senior decision-making

Experience managing a wide range of acute medical presentations

Opportunities to participate in teaching, audit and quality improvement projects

Supportive educational environment with regular teaching sessions

Excellent addition to specialty training and future consultant application

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

Assess and manage patients admitted to the Acute Medical Unit.

Participate in the acute medical rota.

Work closely with consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Deliver high-quality patient-centred care.

Contribute to clinical governance, teaching and service improvement activities.

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.

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced doctors to join our Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at Musgrove Park Hospital as Trust Grade Registrars (ST4+ equivalent) on 12-month fixed-term contracts.

These posts offer an opportunity to develop and consolidate middle-grade clinical experience across a busy general Obstetrics and Gynaecology service. They may suit doctors taking time out of a formal training programme, seeking experience outside training, or looking to broaden their skills before their next career step.

You will contribute to labour ward care, obstetric and gynaecological emergencies, inpatient management and outpatient services, working closely with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team. The posts include participation in the resident middle-grade rota, covering nights, long days and weekends, with non-resident consultant support and appropriate escalation.

Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise, MRCOG Part 1 or equivalent, and clinical experience and competence appropriate to ST4 level or above in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including registrar-level emergency and on-call responsibilities.

Join a supportive department delivering a broad range of women's health services in Somerset.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

The post holder will:

• Provide registrar-level cover for Obstetrics and Gynaecology services.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with obstetric and gynaecological conditions.
• Participate in labour ward activities, including management of normal and high-risk deliveries.
• Assess and manage women attending maternity triage and emergency services.
• Provide care for antenatal and postnatal patients.
• Participate in elective and emergency operating lists.
• Assist with and perform surgical procedures within their level of competence.
• Manage gynaecological emergencies, including early pregnancy complications.
• Attend consultant-led outpatient clinics.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Refer patients appropriately and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Participate in ward rounds and daily handovers.

On-Call Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Participate in the full resident registrar rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Provide emergency cover for Obstetrics and Gynaecology services.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls and deteriorating patients.
• Liaise with consultants when senior clinical input is required.
• Support junior doctors during out-of-hours periods.

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.

Job summary

Would you like to develop your clinical skills while supporting patients to access high-quality sexual health services? We are seeking a motivated and caring Health Care Assistant to join our Somerset Wide Integrated Sexual Health (SWISH) team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a specialist service delivering compassionate, confidential and inclusive care. Working alongside experienced nurses and doctors, you will support a range of clinical activities, contribute to patient care and develop specialist skills through training and ongoing professional development

Main duties of the job

Working under the guidance of qualified clinicians, you will support the delivery of sexual health clinics across Somerset. Duties include providing direct patient support, acting as a chaperone during examinations, undertaking delegated clinical tasks, maintaining clinic stock and equipment, and completing associated administrative duties. You will also have opportunities to develop specialist skills, including microscopy, vaccination support and delivering aspects of asymptomatic screening services following training and competency assessment.

Your supporting statement is an important part of your application -- this is your opportunity to tell us why this particular role interests you and what makes you a great fit for the team. We'd like to hear about the skills, experience and personal qualities you can bring, including any transferable skills that would help you succeed in the post, even if you don't yet meet every part of the person specification.

If you'd like to find out more about the service or team prior to application, we always welcome informal conversations and visits prior to application. Please feel free to contact us on xxx

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.

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) seeking a new opportunity? We have an exciting secondment opportunity to develop your specialist respiratory skills and work within the Hospital @ Home Respiratory Team. Do you enjoy acute respiratory and or community nursing? This role will allow you to combine acute and community working whilst developing your experience in specialist respiratory care delivering outstanding care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

Over service is county wide, however, you will be allocated the West side of the county (Taunton and Bridgwater) working alongside MPH or the East side of the county (Yeovil and West Mendip) working alongside YDH depending upon preference. This positions are day shifts only and cover 8-8pm with one in four weekends which include additional unsocial hours enhanced payments.

You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients. We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.

If you're a qualified RN looking for a rewarding challenge to advance your nursing career, join our friendly, and highly skilled team of respiratory nurses and physiotherapists.

Main duties of the job

The respiratory element of the Hospital @ Home programme is designed to facilitate early/supported discharge of patients from acute medical beds and to prevent hospital admissions of patients with unstable respiratory disease in the community, so creating a 'virtual ward'.

Respiratory Specialist Practitioners work at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise which, this post, is respiratory medicine. They manage a discrete aspect of a patient's care within their current level of practice, which will be particular to a specific context. You will have a high level of acute clinical skills including venepuncture, IV administration, PICC line management and cannulation.

Respiratory Specialist Practitioners work autonomously in the community with patients, their family, carers and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans.

A comprehensive training and competency package will be provided to support your development.

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.

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Locum Consultant Spinal Surgeon to join our established and highly regarded Spinal Surgery team at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. Working alongside seven specialist spinal surgeons and a wider multidisciplinary Orthopaedic and Trauma service, the successful candidate will provide a comprehensive spinal surgery service, delivering both elective and emergency spinal care to the population of Somerset.

This is a full-time post comprising 11 Programmed Activities (PAs) and includes participation in a 1 in 6 spinal emergency on-call rota. We welcome applications from suitably trained spinal surgeons from either an orthopaedic or neurosurgical background who possess advanced spinal surgery experience and a commitment to high-quality patient care, teaching, clinical governance, and service development.

The role is primarily based at Musgrove Park Hospital, with opportunities to work across other sites within Somerset and neighbouring services as required.

Main duties of the job

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for patients requiring emergency and elective spinal surgery.
• Participate in the spinal emergency on-call rota, including management of spinal trauma and emergency admissions.
• Undertake elective spinal operating lists, outpatient clinics and emergency spinal clinics.
• Contribute to weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and collaborate with colleagues across radiology, oncology, microbiology, paediatrics and other specialties.
• Support the education and development of junior doctors, medical students and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and governance activities.
• Undertake research activities and contribute to the continued development of spinal services within the Trust.
• Work closely with departmental and clinical leaders to support service planning and effective use of resources.

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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our friendly and supportive Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities in Taunton. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position, offering an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate looking to develop their experience within clinical psychology and learning disability services.

Working under the supervision of a qualified HCPC-registered Clinical or Practitioner Psychologist, you will contribute to the delivery of psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for adults with learning disabilities. The role offers valuable experience in direct clinical work, service development, audit, research and multidisciplinary team working.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with people with learning disabilities and an interest in supporting individuals who may present with complex or challenging behaviours. Experience of systemic approaches and Positive Behaviour Support would be advantageous.

This post provides excellent development opportunities for aspiring psychology professionals and offers regular clinical supervision, support and opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our friendly and supportive Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities in Taunton. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position, offering an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate looking to develop their experience within clinical psychology and learning disability services.

Working under the supervision of a qualified HCPC-registered Clinical or Practitioner Psychologist, you will contribute to the delivery of psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for adults with learning disabilities. The role offers valuable experience in direct clinical work, service development, audit, research and multidisciplinary team working.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with people with learning disabilities and an interest in supporting individuals who may present with complex or challenging behaviours. Experience of systemic approaches and Positive Behaviour Support would be advantageous.

This post provides excellent development opportunities for aspiring psychology professionals and offers regular clinical supervision, support and opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

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.

Job summary

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference every day? We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly and supportive ward team.

The In-Patient Ward at West Mendip Community Hospital, mainly provides Rehabilitation to patients stepping down from the local Acute Trusts. We also provide End of Life care and patients requiring a rapid place of safety.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team. At Somerset NHS, we are committed to supporting your development through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and career progression.

We value kindness, respect and teamwork, and are proud to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, feel supported, and bring their whole self to work. If you are passionate about delivering excellent care and improving patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to patients, ensuring their individual needs are always at the centre of your practice. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, responding to changes in patients' conditions and making sound clinical decisions, escalating concerns where appropriate.

You will work closely with patients, families and carers, providing clear communication, reassurance and education, while collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and seamless care. The role also involves administering medications safely, maintaining accurate and timely documentation, and contributing to safe discharge planning.

In addition, you will support and mentor junior colleagues and students, helping to foster a positive and inclusive team environment. You will be encouraged to take part in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the ongoing development of services and ensuring care is delivered in line with best practice. There will also be opportunities to take on responsibility for coordinating the ward and acting as nurse in charge, with appropriate support.

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.

Job summary

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to join our Single Point of Access Care Coordination Urgent Care Team, which is fast paced and every day is different!

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team. At Somerset NHS, we are committed to supporting your development through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and career progression.

We value kindness, respect and teamwork, and are proud to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, feel supported, and bring their whole self to work. If you are passionate about delivering excellent care and improving patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis, to cover the service hours, which are 7 days a week 0800-2030 including bank holidays.Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!

Main duties of the job

The post holder will need to be able to multitask to a high level, under pressure and during difficult conversations. This is an office based role within a fast paced call centre, with a main aim of linking with other Community Services within Somerset Foundation Trust and other organisations.

Please see Job Description for more information.

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.

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 Exeterjust 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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
• *HCPC registration
• *Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Experience

Essential

• *Broad range of experience as a student or post registration experience.

Desirable

• *Acute NHS experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to attached Job Description

Desirable

• Please refer to attached Job Description

Person Specification Qualifications Essential *Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy *HCPC registration *Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning Desirable Member of CSP Experience Essential *Broad range of experience as a student or post registration experience. Desirable *Acute NHS experience Additional Criteria Essential Please refer to attached Job Description Desirable Please refer to attached Job Description

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)