Job summary Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, dynamic, friendly innovative team? Due to internal promotions and reconfiguration of hours, opportunities have arisen for part time Physiotherapy hours at Portland, Blandford, Wareham, Swanage, Wimborne and St Leonard as part of the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team working for Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust. The Wareham/Swanage hours could also be appropriate for a band 5 Physiotherapist. As a key member of the team, you will find the experience challenging, rewarding, and varied. Within Dorset HealthCare Trust, we work closely with the MSK Orthopaedic Interface service (known as Dorset MSK) and our local hospitals. Through these links, we can further your experience to expand your knowledge and skills and provide career development opportunities. As a University Health Trust we make the most of our links to Bournemouth University, Winchester University and the AECC and are expanding our 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. Main duties of the job 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 Please indicate your preferred sites and desired working hours in your application form Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood 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 urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways 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 testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year p.a., pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 152-C007.25 Job locations sentinel house 4-6 Nuffield Road various sites BH17 0RB Job description Job responsibilities 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 do contactdhc.wideningparticipationnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities 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 do contactdhc.wideningparticipationnhs.net Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential Diploma/Bsc(Hons)Physiotherapy degree State registration in UK as a physiotherapist. Evidence of relevant post graduate training in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to inform clinical decision making. Job Specific Experience Essential Evidence of wide and varied experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment within the NHS Ability to work independently and responsibly as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision Good assessment and treatment skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy setting. Ability to communicate effectively despite potential barriers to communication. Desirable Good understanding of own role in the multidisciplinary patient pathway. Managerial/Supervisory Experience Essential Ability to be well organized and manage time effectively to manage a demanding workload to agreed timescales. Desirable Experience of supervising others i.e., less experienced staff and students. Experience of providing teaching for other physiotherapy colleagues and students. Personal Qualities/Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills with a wide variety of people Ability to work effectively as part of a team Motivated to update knowledge and skills. Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential Diploma/Bsc(Hons)Physiotherapy degree State registration in UK as a physiotherapist. Evidence of relevant post graduate training in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to inform clinical decision making. Job Specific Experience Essential Evidence of wide and varied experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment within the NHS Ability to work independently and responsibly as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision Good assessment and treatment skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy setting. Ability to communicate effectively despite potential barriers to communication. Desirable Good understanding of own role in the multidisciplinary patient pathway. Managerial/Supervisory Experience Essential Ability to be well organized and manage time effectively to manage a demanding workload to agreed timescales. Desirable Experience of supervising others i.e., less experienced staff and students. Experience of providing teaching for other physiotherapy colleagues and students. Personal Qualities/Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills with a wide variety of people Ability to work effectively as part of a team Motivated to update knowledge and skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address sentinel house 4-6 Nuffield Road various sites BH17 0RB Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)