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(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)
Band: Band 7
Job Role: Physiotherapist - Respiratory
Location: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Contract Duration: 24/02/2025 - 30/04/2025
Pay Rate: £20 - £26 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
About the Trust:Somerset NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated community, mental health, and acute hospital services across Somerset. The trust is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, focusing on innovation and collaboration to improve health outcomes for its diverse population.
Job Overview:We are looking for an experienced Band 7 Physiotherapist to join the Post Covid-19 Assessment Service & ME/CFS team. This role involves delivering specialist respiratory physiotherapy care for patients with long-term conditions, including post-Covid-19 syndrome and ME/CFS. The position includes a mix of remote and community-based work, allowing you to make a significant impact on patient rehabilitation.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide 1:1 self-management support for patients with ME/CFS and Post Covid-19 Syndrome.
- Independently manage a complex caseload, ensuring high-quality, patient-focused care.
- Deliver specialist respiratory physiotherapy interventions and work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to clinical best practices and drive positive patient outcomes.
- HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with relevant clinical experience.
- Expertise in managing respiratory conditions, long-term conditions, and breathing re-training.
- Experience in group work and rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of Post Covid-19 Syndrome and ME/CFS is desirable.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently.
To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV along with the job reference number BS/10151/PT1.
