Job summary Are you a passionate, forward-thinking Physiotherapist or Student Physiotherapist, about to qualify and looking to join a supportive and pro active team? The Weymouth Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team are looking for a Community / Ward Physiotherapist to be based at Westhaven 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 clinical support, excellent training opportunities, the ability to work flexibly alongside an experienced and multidisciplinary team. Newly qualified 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; Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Weekend and Public Holiday 09:00 - 17:00 (enhanced pay) Further enquiries please contact karen.gray20nhs.net or call 01305 362022 Main duties of the job 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, so offer an opportunity to gain therapy skills across diverse patient groups. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 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. About us 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. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year p.a. pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 152-C419.24 Job locations Westhaven Hospital Radipole Lane Weymouth DT4 0QE 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 If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generousrelocationpackage of up to £10,000. For further details onrelocationexpenses please emaildhc.careersnhs.net Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info 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 If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generousrelocationpackage of up to £10,000. For further details onrelocationexpenses please emaildhc.careersnhs.net Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING Essential Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio Membership of the relevant professional body JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively Supervised experience gained during clinical placements Desirable Recent previous experience within a comparable role Experience of contributing to management of change MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff Desirable Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES Essential Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES Essential Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills. Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required. Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards and service improvement Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skills and competence based on current evidence Finance/Resources Essential Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment Additional Requirements Essential Business travel - Able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING Essential Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio Membership of the relevant professional body JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively Supervised experience gained during clinical placements Desirable Recent previous experience within a comparable role Experience of contributing to management of change MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff Desirable Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES Essential Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES Essential Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills. Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required. Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards and service improvement Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skills and competence based on current evidence Finance/Resources Essential Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment Additional Requirements Essential Business travel - Able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively 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 Westhaven Hospital Radipole Lane Weymouth DT4 0QE Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)