Job summary
Do you want to make a real difference to the patient experience? Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, dynamic, friendly innovative team?
If the answer is yes, we have the job for you. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team working for Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust based at Bridport Community Hospital. As a key member of the team you will find the experience challenging, rewarding and varied.
At work - you would be joining our team working in a clean and modern environment in our friendly Community Hospital at Bridport. The Outpatient Physio team have strong links to the local community in the area, linking with local leisure services and community groups. 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.
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.
After work - Dorset HealthCare is committed to getting the work: life balance right and offers a wide range of staff benefits. Plus the beautiful beaches and hills of Dorset are right on your doorstep.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities will be:
To work autonomously to provide skilled assessment and treatment/management for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including those with complex needs. Referrals are received from GP, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, MIU/A+E, self referral and other NHS colleagues. When appropriate onward referral to other services may be required.
To support the development of students and other colleagues. This will include being a student educator and being involved in In-house training.
To assist the Team Lead in the management of the Physiotherapy Service triage, service development.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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