Are you a passionate, forward-thinking Physiotherapist or Student Physiotherapist, about to qualify and looking to join a supportive and proactive team? The Blandford Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team are looking for a Community / Ward Physiotherapist to be based at Blandford Hospital.
As a Physiotherapist, you will be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients in both a community and inpatient setting. The hospital and community caseload comprises of a mix of complex medical problems including orthopaedic, neurology, respiratory, and elderly care with an aim to treat and rehabilitate.
We look to help prevent hospital admissions, promote earlier hospital discharges, and rehabilitate a wide variety of conditions. We encourage independence through equipment and exercises which will directly impact the quality of a patient’s life. In return, we offer you one-to-one support, excellent training opportunities, and the ability to work flexibly alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. Newly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Community Physiotherapist role is a full-time post; part-time applications may be considered dependent on hours. We support flexible working around shift patterns, see below:
1. Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 18:00
2. Weekend and Public Holiday: 09:00 – 17:00 (enhanced pay)
Further enquiries please contact tim.shaw1@nhs.net or call 01258394018.
The post will involve assessment and treatment of patients in both a community and inpatient setting to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, promote earlier hospital discharges, and rehabilitate a wide variety of conditions. The caseloads comprise of a mix of orthopaedic, neurology, respiratory, and elderly care, offering an opportunity to gain therapy skills across diverse patient groups.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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 all about building a workplace for the future; we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. 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.
Working with us, you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
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 is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work. As part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills, and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net.
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