JOB SUMMARY

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Inpatient Therapy Team assisting with the assessment and treatment of patients; working alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners at Yeovil district Hospital.
The post holder will be supported in their own professional development with supervision and training as well as encouraged to actively participate in the development of others.
The post is appropriate for both existing Rehabilitation Assistants and those seeking a development opportunity.

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 DESCRIPTION

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.
Full details of duties can be found in the job description.
There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns.
Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.