# Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-rotational-physiotherapist/54400bbc-8cb3-4831-96f1-a23095f4f47e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-rotational-physiotherapist/54400bbc-8cb3-4831-96f1-a23095f4f47e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Yeovil District Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39959.00 to £48117.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T12:08:36.973Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9184-26-1494 - **Application URL:** https://somersetft.tal.net/vx/candidate/apply/6013?instant=apply - **Employer website:** https://www.sompar.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary This post requires a graduate level state-registered physiotherapist with relevant clinical experience The post holder will: Provide specialised and evidence-based physiotherapy in the clinical areas as part of a 7-day service Provide clinical support, guidance and supervision for band 5 staff, apprentices, students and Rehabilitation Assistants working Assist the Team Leads in the planning, co-ordinating, delivery and evaluation of the Therapy service Deputise on behalf of the Team Lead on both clinical issues and leadership duties within the Team Have a broad understanding of physiotherapy specialities and of wider departmental/ professional issues Partake in weekend working, respiratory on-call duties and other clinical extended hours services as rotations require ### Main duties of the job Provide a high standard of Physiotherapy to Inpatient and iMsK services. Actively participate in their own clinical development. Provide a high level of Physiotherapy input to the service users. Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department. Provide clinical supervision, support and training to Peers, Band 5 Physiotherapists, Assistants and Students. ### 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. ### Details - Date posted: 14 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 184-OL-BL-6013 - Job locations: Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role. ### UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - *Proven post graduate experience with extensive clinical experience relevant to the post - *To have completed a variety of rotations and acquired core skills relevant to the post - *Experience of a wide range of clinical rehabilitation areas in an acute setting - *Experience working as part of a Respiratory On-call and/or twilight service - *Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team **Desirable** - *Knowledge of clinical governance - *Experience of service development and evaluation - *Experience working as a practice placement educator including relevant training - *Experience of working in the NHS ### Qualifications **Essential** - *Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy - *Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning **Desirable** - *Post-graduate accredited course in rehabilitation or relevant post graduate courses ### Additional Criteria **Essential** - *HCPC Registration **Desirable** - *Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy - *Membership of relevant CSP special interest group ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.