Physiotherapist(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Make therapy accessible where it matters most

This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver specialist physiotherapy to adults with learning disabilities in their everyday environments — homes, education settings, and day services. You’ll support people whose complex needs mean mainstream services aren’t always accessible, helping them improve posture, mobility, respiratory health, and functional independence.

You’ll work within a supportive multidisciplinary team where collaboration with families, carers, and colleagues is central. Newly qualified physiotherapists with relevant experience or transferable skills are encouraged to apply — structured supervision, peer learning, and preceptorship are built in.

Regular travel across the county is required (mileage reimbursed).

What the role involves

• Assess and treat adults with complex postural, respiratory, mobility, and rehabilitation needs
• Create person-centred, evidence-based therapy plans with patients and carers
• Promote reasonable adjustments when patients access mainstream services
• Manage a varied community caseload with senior clinical support
• Communicate using flexible approaches to overcome barriers
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to MDT reviews
• Support assistant practitioners and physiotherapy students
• Take part in service development, audit, and CPD
• You’ll work autonomously day-to-day while benefiting from structured supervision and peer reflection.

Skills & experience we’re looking for

Essential

• Physiotherapy degree or pre-registration MSc
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Core skills in respiratory care, posture, rehab, and therapeutic handling
• Ability to travel across Somerset
• Understanding of shared decision-making and reflective practice

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Community or NHS placement experience
• Hydrotherapy or 24-hour posture management exposure
• Awareness of learning disability mortality review processes

Working environment & development

You’ll join a friendly, specialist team focused on inclusion, dignity, and meaningful outcomes. Development opportunities include:

• Structured preceptorship (for new graduates)
• Clinical supervision and peer support
• CPD workshops and in-service training
• Student supervision experience
• Flexible or part-time arrangements may be considered.

Benefits snapshot

• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working options
• Career development funding
• Staff wellbeing programmes
• Blue Light Card discounts

Somerset offers a strong quality of life — coast, countryside, and excellent transport links — ideal for balancing work and lifestyle.

Safety, eligibility & professional standards

• This role requires enhanced clearance through the
  Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Applicants requiring sponsorship are welcome under guidance from
  UK Visas and Immigration.

Helpful UK government resources for applicants

•  Health & Care Worker visa
•  Skilled Worker visa overview
•  Overseas criminal record requirements
•  Applying for UK health roles internationally
•  Professional registration guidance