An opportunity has arisen for a one year fixed term post of 26.5 hours at the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne, part of the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team working for Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust. 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.
This is a part time post of 26.5 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
The role can be offered on a secondment basis. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner to provide skilled assessment and treatment for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions within the physiotherapy department.
- To be involved in the supervision and teaching of other physiotherapy staff and students.
- To assist the Physiotherapy Team Leader with managerial duties e.g. triaging referrals, audit, clinical supervision.
- Car driver is essential
- 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
- Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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 lotsofways 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.
MSK Physiotherapist in Sherborne employer: Dorset Healthcare
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to empowering its staff and providing outstanding healthcare services in the beautiful surroundings of Dorset. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through in-house development programmes, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a supportive team environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career. Join us and be part of a workforce that values excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
