Overview
Due to the current post holder temporarily dropping hours, an opportunity has arisen for part time Physiotherapy hours at Swanage as part of the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team working for Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust for a period of two years. This is a part time post of 22.5 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Based in Swanage, you will be a key member of the team. The Trust works closely with the MSK Orthopaedic Interface service (Dorset MSK) and local hospitals. Through these links, we can further your experience and provide career development opportunities. We collaborate with Bournemouth University, Winchester University and the AECC and are expanding involvement in research projects.
You should be a committed, dynamic, motivated professional having good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise your work and excellent communication skills. If you are committed to provision of a high level of care through evidence-based practice and your own personal development, then we will support your professional and personal development.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application
Responsibilities
* Work as an autonomous practitioner to provide skilled assessment and treatment for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions within the physiotherapy department.
* Be involved in the supervision and teaching of other physiotherapy staff and students.
* Assist the Physiotherapy Team Leader with managerial duties e.g. triaging referrals, audit, clinical supervision.
* Support band 5 colleagues, physiotherapy students and work experience students.
* Car driver is essential.
* The assessment and management of over 16s with a variety of musculoskeletal or orthopaedic problems.
* Supporting band 5 colleagues, physiotherapy students and work experience students.
Qualifications and requirements
* To work as an autonomous practitioner to provide skilled assessment and treatment for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions within the physiotherapy department.
* To be involved in the supervision and teaching of other physiotherapy staff and students.
* To assist the Physiotherapy Team Leader with managerial duties e.g. triaging referrals, audit, clinical supervision.
* Car driver is essential.
* Fixed term role; for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on secondment before submitting an application.
* Applications from candidates that require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply for this position.
About Dorset HealthCare
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Application and support
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Aug 2025
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