Job overview

Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Dorset County Hospital (DCH) in Dorchester is offering an opportunity to join the dynamic Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapy program on a fixed term contract for 7 months.

The scheme allows newly qualified or established Band 5 Physiotherapists to build core clinical skills across acute hospital and community settings.

Opportunities to work on acute inpatient wards and assessment units; outpatient clinics and in rehabilitation facilities including community rotations.

The 4 month rotational posts include a wide variety of specialties including:

• Older Persons Wards
• Neurotherapy (Acute Stroke and Neuro)
• Stroke Rehab Unit (including Neuro)
• Community Stroke and Neuro 
• Orthopaedics (Elective & Trauma)
• Front of house (Emergency Department & older people’s assessment unit)
• Acute Care (Respiratory, Surgery, Medicine and Intensive Care)
• Respiratory Medicals/ Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal outpatients (as part of Band 5 Inpatient rotation)
• Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team - Community 
• Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team - Community Hospital

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.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery which 
always considers people’s safety, privacy and dignity. 
To undertake assessment of patients / service users care needs, and 
develop programmes of care/Rehabilitation as part of the wider multidisciplinary care team. 
To provide advice to patients/ service users and carers regarding their 
care. 
To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a 
range of settings. 
Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to students and 
junior staff in the team.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

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.

Working for our organisation

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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.